Pathologists' Assistant Increased Rates

Pathologists' Assistant - 20 hrs - Afternoons - Increased Rates!

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The Pathologist’s Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. The assistant assists in the preparation and performance of human post‑mortem examination.

• Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, which includes gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens; selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (frozen and permanent sections for light, electron and fluorescent microscopy).
• Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens in accordance with surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy). Prepares containers and tissue cassettes.
• Aids in resident training and credentialing, offering technical instruction and teaching to residents in accordance with practice guidelines and the surgical pathology dissection manual. Assesses residents’ levels of competency in handling specimens.
• Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed and maintains requisite files.
• Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository, documenting quality assurance indicators and completing associated business transactions.

• Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist’s Assistant program, or previous certification by the American Association of Pathologist’s Assistant (AAPA).
• Pathologist’s Assistant certification as a PA(ASCP) is preferred.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Hospital – Detroit Main Campus
• Department:
  Pathology Surgical
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable