Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Days

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to perform gross examinations and intraoperative consultations for specimens from OSU hospitals and clinics.

You will accession specimens, assist surgeons with orientation, and support research tissue procurement while training pathology residents in gross description and intraoperative techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pathologists' Assistant is required to be 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 from multiple OSU hospitals.
• Perform intraoperative consultations including frozen sections and cancer workups.
• Grossly describe specimens and orient complex specimens with surgeons.
• Accession specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Procure excess tissue for research purposes and assist with autopsy-related duties.
• Provide didactic training to pathology residents in gross description and IOC.

Skills

Intraoperative consultation

Gross examination

Specimen accessioning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Pathologists' Assistant eligible

Master's Degree preferred

PA (ASCP) certification within 1 year

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

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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.

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.

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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.