Pathologist Assistant PRN

University Medical Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant responsible for specimen accessioning, histologic sampling, and supervising entry-level residents. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant and at least 2 years of experience in a pathology setting. Join a leading academic medical center that is committed to providing exceptional care to the community.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a Pathology setting is required.
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Pathologist Assistant is mandatory.
• Certification as Pathologists' Assistant from the American Society of Clinical Pathology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accessioning, dissection, and histologic sampling of anatomical specimens.
• Supervise and train entry-level resident physicians in gross room pathology.
• Perform frozen sections and intra-operative consultations following protocols.

Skills

Specimen Accessioning

Supervision

Histologic Sampling

Autopsy Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Pathologist Assistant

Job description

Under supervision of a pathologist, independently performs or assists in accessioning dissection, description and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical and autopsy specimens. Assists in supervision and training of entry level resident physicians in gross room pathology.

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.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

2 years of experience in a Pathology setting

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree Pathologist Assistant

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Pathologists' Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification

WORK SHIFT :

Days (United States of America)

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About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for +. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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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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