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Pathologists Assistant

McLaren Health Care

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Location
Michigan, MI
Schedule
Per Diem
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pathologist Assistant Certification Or Eligibility To Take Exam Within 18 MonthsBachelor's degree

Job overview

Under the supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologists Assistant provides technical assistance in all areas of anatomical pathology, describing and examining surgical specimens, performing autopsy pro‑section, obtaining appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation and describing findings, and may assist in the preparation, processing and determination of needle aspirates and renal biopsies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Gross DissectionSpecimen AccessionLaboratory Inventory ManagementPostmortem Examination Assistance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree From Pathology Assistant Program or EquivalentPathologist Assistant Certification or Eligibility to Take Exam Within 18 Months

Full job description

Pathologists Assistant

Michigan, Flint (https://careers.mclaren.org/jobs/38398/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

Health Professional

McLaren Health Management Grp

26010137 Requisition #

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Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a pathologist provides technical assistance in all areas of anatomical pathology. Describes and examines surgical specimens, performs autopsy pro-section, obtains appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation and describes findings. May assist in the preparation, processing and determination of needle aspirates and renal biopsies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  1. Oversees the gross room, the frozen section area and morgue facilities.

  2. Monitors the specimens as they arrive in the gross room and accessions specimens as needed. Performs routine gross dissection in consultation with the pathologist.

  3. Assist in the preparation and dissection of human surgical specimens.

  4. Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations, including:

  5. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

  6. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a Pathology Assistant Program OR completion of a post-bachelor’s program from an approved school of pathology OR Bachelor of Science with background in physiology and anatomy and three years of pathology experience.

  • Pathologist Assistant Certification, or eligible to take the Pathologist Assistant Certification exam and must be certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Preferred:

  • Previous experience assisting with gross description and dissection of surgical tissue.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Per Diem

  • Requisition ID: 26010137

  • Daily Work Times: Variable

  • Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01

  • On Call: No

  • Weekends: No

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