Pathologist Assistant PRN

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to support pathologists with accessioning, dissection, description and sampling of a wide range of anatomical specimens, including autopsy techniques. The role involves supervising residents and performing intra-operative frozen sections within approved protocols.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a Pathologist Assistant program or is a licensed physician with extensive grossing experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Pathology setting.
• Professional knowledge of processing routine and complex pathology specimens.
• Strong communication and customer relations skills.
• Proficient computer skills and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist pathologists in accessioning, dissection, description and sampling of specimens.
• Supervise and train entry level residents in gross room methods.
• Perform frozen sections and intra-operative consultations.
• Coordinate tissue specimen acquisition for research.
• Maintain digital images and specimen records.
• Assist with post mortem activities as needed.

Skills

Pathology processing

Communication skills

Organization

Interprofessional interaction

Education

Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant program

Licensed physician with grossing experience (5+ yrs)

Job description

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Performs and/or assists pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens as well as autopsy techniques.
• Supervises and trains entry level resident physicians in gross room pathology methodology and procedures, under guidance and within protocol parameters provided by medical professional staff.
• Performs frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters.
• Coordinates the acquisition of tissue specimens used for research purposes.
• Maintains a file of digital images, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography.
• Participates in the accessioning and labeling of specimens, specimen storage and disposal, and the maintenance of reagents and equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs effective troubleshooting and problem solving to ensure sample integrity and proper identification of specimens; interacts with stakeholders involved in the acquisition of tissue samples Participates in post mortem activities and coordination as needed

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a Pathology setting

Preferred

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program is required for a Pathology Assistant if not a physician.
• Licensed physician with greater than 5 years' experience in Grossing will be considered in lieu of accredited Pathology Assistant program graduates.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Pathologists' Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and methodologies of processing routine and complex anatomic pathology specimens
• Good customer relations and communication skills.
• Good organizational and computer skills
• Professional interaction with pathologists.

WORK SHIFT

Variable Hours (United States of America)

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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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