Surgical Pathology Pathologists' Assistant

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories in Durham, NC is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology services at Duke Raleigh Hospital. The role involves specimen triage, gross examination, and coordination of specialized procedures under pathologist supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a Pathologist Assistant degree (or higher) and certification within 12 months, with at least 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program.
• Certification by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Select and identify tissue for microscopic study and determine proper fixatives.
• Triage specimen received from surgery and refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
• Maintain records of surgical pathology dissections and dictation; label and store gross tissue specimens.
• Perform frozen sections and decalcification; coordinate specialized procedures and stains as needed.
• Photograph specimens for teaching and documentation and maintain complete records of gross and microscopic photographs.
• Assist pathologist with eviscerations, gross dissection, and obtaining appropriate sections for examination; train interns and residents.
• Remove organs or tissue samples for specialized studies; collect materials for toxicological, viral, and bacteriological assays; maintain related records.

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program

Certification by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants within 12 months of hire

Job description

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories in Durham, NC is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology services at Duke Raleigh Hospital. The role involves specimen triage, gross examination, and coordination of specialized procedures under pathologist supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a Pathologist Assistant degree (or higher) and certification within 12 months, with at least 1 year of experience preferred.