Pathologist Assistant - Autopsy, Specimens & Teaching

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Medical Group is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to join our clinical practice affiliated with George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. The role provides anatomic pathology services under supervision of pathology staff, in a high-volume academic medical setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years post-training experience, with responsibilities spanning gross dissection, specimen preparation, intraoperative consultation, autopsy support, teaching residents, and quality

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologist Assistant training program.
• Graduated from an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program.
• Current and valid certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the ASCP.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross dissection, description, and submission of tissue specimens for histologic processing and surgical pathology examination.
• Provide a detailed and accurate description of tissue specimens using an electronic and voice recognition dictation system.
• Perform gross dissection, description, and preparation of tissue specimens for intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination, including preparation of cryostat sections and smears/imprints and staining of slides for microscopic examination.
• Preparation and submission of tissue specimens and other biological specimens for special laboratory studies, including flow cytometric and molecular analyses.
• Perform dissection and examination of organs and tissues during an autopsy examination.
• Prepare for autopsy examination by obtaining patients’ medical records and arranging radiographic examinations.
• Perform gross and microscopic photography of specimens.
• Participate in teaching pathology residents in gross tissue dissection and description techniques, intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination, and autopsy dissection and examination.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for educational conferences.
• Assist with departmental quality assurance/quality improvement activities and compliance with all CLIA, CAP, TJC, and DC DOH standards.
• Perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, procedures, reports, and data
• Assist in standardizing and implementing new protocols and procedures, as necessary.

Education

Master of Science degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologist Assistant training program

ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program

ASCP Pathologist Assistant certification

Job description

Capital Medical Group is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to join our clinical practice affiliated with George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. The role provides anatomic pathology services under supervision of pathology staff, in a high-volume academic medical setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years post-training experience, with responsibilities spanning gross dissection, specimen preparation, intraoperative consultation, autopsy support, teaching residents, and quality