Pathology Assistant — Gross Specimen Specialist

Independence Health System; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to perform gross dissection and dictation of surgical specimens under a pathologist’s supervision. You will accurately document tissue handling and summarize clinical history, while assisting with accreditation and regulatory tasks.

Minimum education is a Master Degree in Pathologists’ Assistant Program, with ASCP certification preferred or to be obtained within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Pathologists’ Assistant Program or equivalent
• PA (ASCP) or equivalent certification or obtained within two years of hire/transfer
• Clinical rotation as part of the Master Degree program or equivalent experience
• One year experience as Pathologists’ Assistant (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs gross processing of a variety of complex surgical pathology specimens including intraoperative consults (frozen sections) under supervision of a pathologist.
• Documents tissue handling procedures and summarizes clinical history accurately.
• Assists with maintaining laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Assists in preparation of specimens for cytological studies.
• Maintains gross room, equipment, specimen storage and disposal, and safety compliance.

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to perform gross dissection and dictation of surgical specimens under a pathologist’s supervision. You will accurately document tissue handling and summarize clinical history, while assisting with accreditation and regulatory tasks.

Minimum education is a Master Degree in Pathologists’ Assistant Program, with ASCP certification preferred or to be obtained within two years of hire.