Pathologist Assistant I — Autopsy & Surgical Specimen Prep

ADP, Inc.; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Pathology in Tukwila, WA is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to describe gross anatomy of surgical specimens, dissect tissue, and assist pathologists during autopsies. The role requires a BS degree, NAACLS accredited PA program and ASCP certification, with 1+ year experience preferred.

Responsibilities include gross examination, dictation, photographing specimens, maintaining clean work areas, assisting with frozen sections, cryostat maintenance, and ensuring compliance with CLIA and CAP.

Qualifications

• BS degree required; MS preferred.
• Graduate of NAACLS accredited PA program and pass ASCP certification.
• Maintain ASCP certification.
• 1+ year experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross examination and dictation of surgical specimens
• Photographs all appropriate gross specimens for teaching purposes and patient reports
• Keeps paperwork, instruments and workspace clean, free of blood or other potential contaminating or infectious materials
• Assists Pathologist in frozen sections
• Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective actions for problems with frozen section preparation and staining, or problems with the cryostat
• Ability to process a fresh lymph node, including touch preps, representative sections in RPMI
• Ability to open a uterus, bowel, ovary, etc. submitted for OR consultation and present findings to Pathologist
• Supports the maintenance of the cryostat as required
• Confers with the attending pathologist(s) to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized in the completion of examination (e.g. cultures smears; histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, etc), and notifying all personnel directly involved
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Supports department in being inspection ready
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

MS Office

Adaptable

Education

BS Degree

MS Degree preferred

NAACLS PA Program

ASCP certification

1+ year experience preferred

Job description

Incyte Pathology in Tukwila, WA is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to describe gross anatomy of surgical specimens, dissect tissue, and assist pathologists during autopsies. The role requires a BS degree, NAACLS accredited PA program and ASCP certification, with 1+ year experience preferred.

Responsibilities include gross examination, dictation, photographing specimens, maintaining clean work areas, assisting with frozen sections, cryostat maintenance, and ensuring compliance with CLIA and CAP.