Anatomical Pathology Assistant - Gross Dissection

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Mount Clemens, MI seeks a Pathologist Assistant to provide technical assistance in anatomical pathology under the supervision of a pathologist. You will describe and examine surgical specimens, perform pro-section autopsy work, and obtain specimens for microscopic evaluation.

The role includes overseeing gross room operations, accessioning, routine dissection, and assisting with needle aspiration and renal biopsy processing as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a Pathology Assistant Program OR BS with physiology and anatomy and three years of pathology experience.
• Pathologist Assistant Certification, or eligible to take the Certification exam and must be certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the gross room, the frozen section area and morgue facilities.
• Monitors the specimens as they arrive in the gross room and accessions specimens as needed. Performs routine gross dissection in consultation with the pathologist.
• Assist in the preparation and dissection of human surgical specimens, including: accessioning, obtaining clinical history, describing gross features, dissection and preparing tissues for processing.
• Obtains biological specimens for analysis (blood cultures, viral cultures, toxicological material, etc.) and performs special procedures such as coronary artery perfusion studies, tumor triage, and faxitron.
• Photographs pertinent specimens and microscopic slides as directed.
• Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations, including autopsy coordination and data review.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory, ensures adequate supplies, and keeps the surgical pathology suite clean.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.

Education

Pathology degree/certification

Pathologist Assistant Certification

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Mount Clemens, MI seeks a Pathologist Assistant to provide technical assistance in anatomical pathology under the supervision of a pathologist. You will describe and examine surgical specimens, perform pro-section autopsy work, and obtain specimens for microscopic evaluation.

The role includes overseeing gross room operations, accessioning, routine dissection, and assisting with needle aspiration and renal biopsy processing as needed.