Pathologists’ Assistant: Autopsy & Surgical Pathology Pro

BMC Berkeley Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System invites applications for a Pathologists’ Assistant to perform anatomic pathology duties under supervision of a board-eligible pathologist. Responsibilities include gross examination, dissection, postmortem exams, specimen processing, and collaboration with attending pathologists on specialized techniques.

Requires NAACLS-accredited training, ASCP certification, and WV licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science field.
• Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited pathologists’ assistant training program.
• Current ASCP certification as Pathologists’ Assistant.
• Must possess current licensure as required by the state (WV Pathologist Assistant license).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, describe gross features and dissect surgical specimens.
• Perform postmortem examinations.
• Process specimen accessioning and obtain clinical history.
• Prepare tissues for processing for light microscopy.
• Obtain samples for studies (flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, cytogenetics, etc.).
• Perform special procedures including frozen sections and tumor triage.
• Photograph gross specimens and slides; assist in accreditation inspections.

Skills

Gross description & dissection

Specimen handling

Clinical history collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related science

NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program

ASCP Certified Pathologists’ Assistant

State licensure (WV)

Job description

West Virginia University Health System invites applications for a Pathologists’ Assistant to perform anatomic pathology duties under supervision of a board-eligible pathologist. Responsibilities include gross examination, dissection, postmortem exams, specimen processing, and collaboration with attending pathologists on specialized techniques.

Requires NAACLS-accredited training, ASCP certification, and WV licensure.