Pathologist Assistant

Summary

Provide professional evaluation, documentation, procurement, and storage of fresh tissue specimens designated for the MCW Tissue Bank. Work closely with the Director of Tissue Procurement to determine viable specimens, procure specimens according to set protocols, and perform quality control procedures. The Tissue Procurement Pathologist Assistant will also work closely with the clinical Pathologist Assistants to determine viable specimens upon delivery to the Histology Lab directly from the operating rooms.

• Take part in initial examination, dissection, and processing of tissue samples.
• Perform gross dissection and description of surgical specimens.
• Identifying and procuring appropriate samples for banking.
• Work closely with the Director of Tissue Procurement to achieve best practice and QC methodology.
• Cut and stain frozen sections.
• Procure tissue according to various protocols for storage.
• Review and summarize medical records for pathologists.
• Work with MCW Tissue Bank staff to create and follow tissue procurement protocols.
• Maintain detailed and confidential records in ca Tissue (the specimen tracking software utilized by the MCW Tissue Bank) in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance per MCW policies.
• Ensure all banked tissues have a proper patient consent form signed.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Instruct residents in gross dissection techniques and descriptions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting.
• Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision making skills.

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  Master’s Degree (successful completion of formal Pathologist’s Assistant Master’s Degree Program).
• Minimum
  
  Required Experience:
  
  1 year beyond training.
• Required Certification/Licensure(s): AAPA fellowship.

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options.
• 403B Retirement Package.
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Pet Insurance.
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as:
  Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment, etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see:
Benefits Overview.

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