Pathologist Assistant: Gross Room & Intraoperative Expert

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH seeks a Pathologist Assistant to provide gross room services for surgical specimens and to accession cases into the laboratory information system. The role includes intraoperative consultations with frozen sections and lymphoma workups, and coordination with surgeons for accurate specimen orientation.

The position also involves gross exams of complex surgical specimens, preparation of breast specimens for fixation, and tissue procurement for research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Pathologists' Assistant eligible.
• Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant or related field preferred.
• PA (ASCP) certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide gross room services for surgical specimens and accession into the LIS.
• Perform intraoperative consultations including frozen sections and lymphoma workups.
• Prepare breast specimens for fixation and orient complex specimens with surgeons.
• Conduct gross exams of biopsies and complex surgical specimens (e.g., Whipple, mandibulectomies).
• Procure excess tissue for research and train pathology residents in gross description.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pathologists' Assistant

Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant or related field

Job description

The Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH seeks a Pathologist Assistant to provide gross room services for surgical specimens and to accession cases into the laboratory information system. The role includes intraoperative consultations with frozen sections and lymphoma workups, and coordination with surgeons for accurate specimen orientation.

The position also involves gross exams of complex surgical specimens, preparation of breast specimens for fixation, and tissue procurement for research.