Laboratory - Pathology Assistant

Cynet HealthStaff; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Laboratory Pathology Assistant for a 26-week, day-shift assignment in Urbana, IL. The role involves preparing human tissue surgical specimens and performing gross descriptions, dissections, and frozen section evaluations under a Pathologist's supervision.

The position requires at least one year of relevant experience, ASCP pathology assistant licensure, and hands-on gross examination of specimens.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated experience preparing human tissue surgical specimens.
• Experience performing gross descriptions of specimens.
• Experience performing dissection in anatomical pathology.
• Experience with frozen section evaluations.
• Experience with gross examinations of tissues.

Responsibilities

• Provide anatomic pathology services under the supervision of a Pathologist.
• Prepare and perform dissection of human surgical specimens.
• Assist in postmortem examinations with specimen submission and gross dictation.
• Perform cryotomy and staining for intraoperative evaluation when needed.

Skills

Tissue prep

Gross description

Dissection

Frozen section

Gross exam

Job description

Laboratory - Pathology Assistant

Profession: Pathologist Assistant

Specialty: -

Duration: 26 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience

License: Pathologist's Assistant - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Certifications: -

Must-Have:

• Human tissue surgical specimen preparation
• Gross description
• Dissection
• Frozen section evaluation
• Gross examination

Description:The Lab Pathologist Assistant provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a Pathologist.Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection.Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations with subsequent dissection, submission of samples, and dictation of gross findings.Responsible for the preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.Assists with frozen section evaluations.Performs gross examinations, selection of tissue, cryotomy of samples, and subsequent staining for intraoperative evaluation by a Pathologist.Prepares and performs human postmortem examinations.Involves the preparation and gross description of human tissue surgical specimens.Assists with frozen section evaluations, performing gross examinations, and tissue selection.Conducts cryotomy of specimens and subsequent staining for intraoperative evaluation by a Pathologist.Prepares and performs human postmortem examinations.