Pathologists' Assistant Gross Room

Overview

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• Perform anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-eligible pathologist.
• Perform a variety of pathology tasks including gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and performance of postmortem examinations.
• May perform all the surgical and autopsy functions of a pathologist leading up to, but not including, the diagnosis.
• Preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.
• Preparation of human postmortem examinations.
• Specimen accessioning.
• Obtain clinical history and describe gross features of surgical specimens.
• Prepare tissues for processing for light microscopy and for special studies.
• Obtain samples for studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, research, cytogenetics, cultures, electron microscopy, immunofluorescence.
• Perform special procedures including review of x-ray imaging, frozen sections, tumor triage.
• Photograph gross specimens and microscopic slides; coordinate requests for special specimen sampling (e.g., organ transplantation, research).
• Consult with attending pathologist to identify special techniques to be utilized during the examination (e.g., cultures, toxicology, enucleation).
• Assist in preparation for accreditation inspections (CAP, Joint Commission).
• May instruct, teach, or train in anatomy and physiology, gross pathology, photography, and gross dissection skills for surgical specimens as well as autopsy techniques; may train pathology residents/fellows and other staff as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science field.
• Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited pathologists’ assistant training program.
• Current certification as Certified Pathologists’ Assistant through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• PA:
  No State License Required
• WV:
  Pathologist Assistant License

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Visual activity must be unimpaired. Color differential is required.
• Equipment operation requires manual dexterity.
• Able to lift or pull 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, noise, blood/bodily fluids, and infectious disease.

• Able to concentrate for organizing tasks, reading, and matching identification numbers, and following complex procedures.
• Able to follow complex procedures with minimal guidance.
• Have knowledge of basic theory behind laboratory instrument operation.

This position may be assigned to work in one of the Gross Room locations supporting WVU Hospitals (Main Hospital, Children's Hospital, Innovation Corp-opening July 2026).

Successful candidate should work well in a fast paced academic work environment.

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  United States of America (Exempt)
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
• Cost Center: 115 WVUH Clinical Labs Anatomic Pathology
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.