Pathology Assistant: Intraoperative, Teaching & Tissue Banking

Stanford Health Care; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care seeks a Staff Pathologists Assistant to dissect tissue specimens, code and accessionize samples, and prepare specimens for embedding and microscopic analysis. The role includes guiding residents and students in gross room procedures and handling intraoperative consultations.

Strong technical and communication skills are essential. The position involves radiography of specimens, participation in tissue banking for research, and weekend/off-site coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree from an accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• Ability to operate and maintain medical equipment and apparatuses.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Dissects tissue specimens and prepares cassettes for embedding, staining, and microscopic analysis.
• Coding and accessioning of specimens; processing complex tissue specimens per protocol.
• Instructs residents, fellows, and students in gross room protocols and processes.
• Responds on a STAT basis to frozen section room coverage and intraoperative consultations.
• Assist in tissue preservation for research and tissue banking.
• Prepare and perform specimen radiography of breast, bone, and soft tissue.

Skills

Medical equipment operation

Data analysis

Effective communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline

Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Stanford Health Care seeks a Staff Pathologists Assistant to dissect tissue specimens, code and accessionize samples, and prepare specimens for embedding and microscopic analysis. The role includes guiding residents and students in gross room procedures and handling intraoperative consultations.

Strong technical and communication skills are essential. The position involves radiography of specimens, participation in tissue banking for research, and weekend/off-site coverage as needed.