Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Days

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to join the Pathology department's Gross Room services, handling surgical specimens from OSU facilities and associated clinics. The role includes accessioning specimens into the LIS system and conducting intraoperative consultations to ensure proper orientation of complex specimens.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Pathologists' Assistant; a Master's degree is preferred, and PA (ASCP) certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pathologists' Assistant required.
• 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 accessioning into LIS.
• Perform intraoperative consultations, including frozen sections and lymphoma workups.
• Prepare complex specimens for fixation and assist surgeons with orientation of margins.
• Procure excess tissue for research and train residents in gross description.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pathologists' Assistant

Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant or related field

Job description

Job Title: Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Days Department: Medicine | Pathology

Position Summary

Pathologist Assistant who provides Gross Room services for surgical specimens received at The Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University to include specimens from University Hospital Inpatient Tower, The James Cancer Hospital and the Ross Heart Hospital, OSU East Hospital, The Brain and Spine Hospital, James Outpatient Care, associated clinics and hospital-based community outreach centers; performs accessioning of specimens into laboratory information system; conducts intraoperative consultation responsibilities to include frozen sections, lymphoma workups, preparing breast specimens for fixation and working with surgeons to grossly assess margins and obtain appropriate orientation of complex specimens; performs gross exams of biopsies, routine regular specimens and several complex surgical specimens to include Whipples, mandibulectomies/maxillectomies, cystoprostatectomies, pelvic exenterations and bone/soft tissue tumor resections; performs procurement of excess tissue for research purposes; provides didactic training to pathology residents in gross description and intraoperative consultation responsibilities.

Job Requirements

Bachelors in Pathologists' Assistant eligible. Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant or other related field preferred. PA (ASCP) certification within one year of hire.

Additional Information

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM; rotating weekend coverage for the Autopsy Service required. Rotating leave coverage at Adena Health System in Chillicothe, OH required.

Location:James Cancer Hospital (0375)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.