Pathologist Assistant I: Surgical Specimen Prep & Autopsy

Incyte Pathology; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Pathology in Tukwila, WA seeks a Pathology Assistant to support gross examination of surgical specimens, document findings, and assist Pathologists in autopsy-related tasks as needed. You will dissect specimens, photograph specimens for teaching and reports, maintain a clean workspace, and help with frozen sections, cryostat prep, and select special techniques under supervision.

BS degree is required, with MS preferred; NAACLS PA program graduate with ASCP certification is expected, and

Qualifications

• BS degree required; MS preferred.
• Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited PA program and ASCP certified.
• Maintain ASCP certification.
• 1+ year of related experience preferred.

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 contaminants.
• Assists Pathologist in frozen sections.
• Troubleshoots issues with frozen section preparation and staining, or cryostat problems.
• Processes a fresh lymph node and presents findings to Pathologist.
• Opens uterus, bowel, ovary, etc., submitted for OR consultation and presents findings.
• Supports maintenance of the cryostat as required.
• Advises pathologists on special techniques and procedures as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Team player

Education

BS Degree

MS Degree preferred

NAACLS PA Program graduate

ASCP certification

1+ year experience preferred

Job description

Incyte Pathology in Tukwila, WA seeks a Pathology Assistant to support gross examination of surgical specimens, document findings, and assist Pathologists in autopsy-related tasks as needed. You will dissect specimens, photograph specimens for teaching and reports, maintain a clean workspace, and help with frozen sections, cryostat prep, and select special techniques under supervision.

BS degree is required, with MS preferred; NAACLS PA program graduate with ASCP certification is expected, and