(Per Diem) Pathologist Assistant I

Incyte Pathology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Pathology in Washington, DC seeks a Per Diem Pathologist Assistant to describe gross features of routine and complex surgical specimens, dissect and prepare tissue for histology, and assist Pathologists during autopsies.

This role supports frozen sections, cryostat work, and ancillary procedures, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance with CLIA and CAP, and strong communication within the team.

Qualifications

• BS Degree required; MS degree preferred.
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited PA Program and pass ASCP certification.
• Maintain ASCP certification.
• Exceptions made for OJT Certified Pathologist Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross examination and dictation of surgical specimens.
• Photographs gross specimens for teaching and patient reports.
• Keeps paperwork and workspace clean and compliant.
• Assists Pathologists in frozen sections.
• Troubleshoots and corrects issues with frozen section prep and cryostat.
• Processes fresh lymph nodes and touch preps.
• Opens uterus, bowel, ovary, etc. for OR consultations and presents findings.
• Supports cryostat maintenance.
• Assists in autopsies.
• Communicates with attending pathologist to select techniques and notify staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

BS Degree

MS Degree preferred

NAACLS PA program graduate

ASCP certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description(Per Diem)Pathologist Assistant ISummary:Describes gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated, and complicated surgical specimens, ensuring all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned. Dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissue for histologic processing. Assists Pathologists in performing autopsies.Duties and Responsibilities:Performs gross examination and dictation of surgical specimensPhotographs all appropriate gross specimens for teaching purposes and patient reportsKeeps paperwork, instruments and workspace clean, free of blood or other potential contaminating or infectious materialsAssists Pathologist in frozen sectionsAbility to troubleshoot and take corrective actions for problems with frozen section preparation and staining, or problems with the cryostatAbility to process a fresh lymph node, including touch preps, representative sections in RPMIAbility to open a uterus, bowel, ovary, etc. submitted for OR consultation and present findings to PathologistSupports the maintenance of the cryostat as requiredAssists Pathologist in autopsiesConfers with the attending pathologist(s) to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized in the completion of examination (e.g. cultures smears; histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, etc), and notifying all personnel directly involvedEnsures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulationsSupports department in being inspection readyPerforms other related duties as assignedQualifications:Education/Certifications:BS DegreeMS Degree preferredGraduate of an NAACLS accredited PA Program and pass the ASCP certification examMaintain ASCP certification1+ year experience preferred*Exceptions made for OJT Certified Pathologist AssistantsSkills and Abilities:Medical terminologyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to perform effectively under pressureMust be able to work independentlyFlexible and committed to the team conceptPossess excellent interpersonal skillsWilling to instruct and train other staff membersHighly adaptable, with the ability to prioritize and focusAbility to effectively work with leadership and staff at all levels of the organizationBasic PC skills including MS Office, and the ability to learn new softwareMaintains professionalism in all facets of the laboratory environmentPer DiemPer Diem