Surgical Pathology Assistant — Tissue Dissection & Slides

Ladgov Corporation; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation in Memphis, TN, seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology Section under the supervision of a pathologist. You will prepare and examine surgical specimens and help support pathology operations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a health-science field and ASCP Pathologists' Assistant certification. Duties include gross description, dissection, specimen prep, and assisting with frozen sections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-science field (clinical biology, microbiology, physiology, pre-medical studies, medical laboratory technology, chemistry, immunology, anatomy, or related).
• Must hold ASCP Pathologists' Assistant certification.
• Knowledge of gross examination, tissue dissection and specimen preparation procedures.
• Ability to perform duties under the direction of a pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, grossly describe, examine, and dissect human tissue surgical specimens.
• Assist with postmortem examinations and tissue preparation for pathologist review.
• Prepare frozen sections and stained slides for intraoperative consultations.
• Support pathology training, specimen procurement, and anatomic pathology workflow.

Skills

ASCP Pathologists' Assistant certified

Knowledge of gross examination

Tissue dissection

Specimen preparation procedures

Ability to work under supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-science related field

Job description

Schedule:

Work will be performed according to laboratory operational needs. Shifts may include 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, or 11:30 PM–8:00 AM.

Summary:

The Pathologists' Assistant will support the Anatomic Pathology Section under the supervision of a pathologist by preparing and examining surgical specimens and supporting pathology operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in clinical biology, microbiology, physiology, pre-medical studies, medical laboratory technology, chemistry, immunology, anatomy, or a related health-science field.
• Current ASCP Pathologists' Assistant certification.
• Knowledge of gross examination, tissue dissection, and specimen preparation procedures.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under the direction and supervision of a pathologist.

Duties:

• Prepare, grossly describe, examine, and dissect human tissue surgical specimens.
• Assist with postmortem examinations and preparation of tissue for pathologist review.
• Prepare frozen sections and stained slides for intraoperative consultations.
• Support pathology training, specimen procurement, and anatomic pathology workflow.