Surgical Pathology Assistant - Tissue Dissection Dictation

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology operations. The role involves assisting pathologists with dissections, dictations, tissue handling, and intraoperative evaluations, while ensuring data integrity and patient confidentiality.

The position requires a NAACLS-accredited PA program, Bachelor's degree, and certification (ASCP or equivalent). Clinical responsibilities include specimen processing, QA, and training of staff and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program completed within last 5 years.
• ASCP or equivalent certification as Pathologist Assistant.
• Must meet CLIA rules for grandfathered individuals.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Surgical Pathology orders to obtain adequate history and additional information when necessary.
• Performs surgical dissections and dictations; ensures proper tissue collection and data for special studies.
• Selects tissue and ensures proper fixation and transport for special studies (e.g., flow cytometry).
• Prepares tissue for frozen section microscopy and intraoperative evaluation.
• Photographs specimens as designated by the pathologist.
• Provides guidance for questions from Prep Tech/Histotech/Cytotech regarding specimen acceptability or results.
• Reviews procedure manuals and stays current with procedural changes.
• Completes work within acceptable time limits and operates tissue processors.
• Observes patient confidentiality and safety procedures.
• Assists in creating and maintaining anatomic pathology procedures and promotes cross-department communication.
• Trains students and new employees as assigned; contributes to quality improvement in surgical pathology.
• Follows Corporate Compliance Program and policies; reports discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program (within last 5 years)

ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant

CLIA grandfathered compliance

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology operations. The role involves assisting pathologists with dissections, dictations, tissue handling, and intraoperative evaluations, while ensuring data integrity and patient confidentiality.

The position requires a NAACLS-accredited PA program, Bachelor's degree, and certification (ASCP or equivalent). Clinical responsibilities include specimen processing, QA, and training of staff and students.