Pathology Assistant: Gross Room & Autopsy (Part-Time)

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Pathology Assistant to provide technical assistance in anatomical pathology under the supervision of a pathologist. Describes and examines surgical specimens, performs autopsy pro-section, and prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation.

The role includes overseeing the gross room, assisting in specimen accessioning and taking clinical history, and performing postmortem examinations with collaboration from pathologists. Part-time schedule provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the gross room, the frozen section area and morgue facilities.
• Monitors the specimens as they arrive in the gross room and accession specimens as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and dissection of human surgical specimens, including: Assures appropriate specimen accessioning, Obtains the clinical history including scans, x-rays, laboratory data, etc., Describes gross anatomic features, dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissues for processing, Obtains biological specimens for analysis (blood cultures, viral cultures, toxicological material, flow cytometry, image analysis, etc.) and performs special procedures such as coronary artery perfusion studies, tumor triage, and faxitron, Photographs pertinent specimens and microscopic slides as directed.
• Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations, including: Ascertains proper legal authorization for autopsy, Retrieves patient’s chart and other pertinent data for review, Confers with the pathologist(s) to identify the special techniques and procedures required (e.g., histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral or electron microscopic suites, cultures, smears, etc.) and notifies all personnel directly involved, Notifies the physician in charge, the funeral home liaison, and other authorities prior to the dissection to coordinate special requests for specimen sampling, Performs postmortem examinations, which may include: external examination, in situ organ inspections, evisceration dissection and dictation or recording of data and gross anatomic findings, In collaboration with the pathologists(s), selects and prepares gross tissue sections, Obtains biological specimens for analysis (blood cultures, viral cultures, toxicological material, etc.)
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• May perform duties related to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports and data including filing of reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides and assuring completion of coding.
• Responsible for assuring proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
• May assist in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Pathology Assistant to provide technical assistance in anatomical pathology under the supervision of a pathologist. Describes and examines surgical specimens, performs autopsy pro-section, and prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation.

The role includes overseeing the gross room, assisting in specimen accessioning and taking clinical history, and performing postmortem examinations with collaboration from pathologists. Part-time schedule provided.