GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Pathologist’s Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a

member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist.

Assists in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examination.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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 (i.e., frozen and permanent sections for light, electron and fluorescent

   microscopy).

2. Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of

   specimens in accordance to surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation

   Policy). Prepares containers and tissues cassettes.

3. Aids in the resident training and credentialing offering technical and teaching to

   residents in accordance with practice guidelines and the surgical pathology

   dissection manual. Assesses the resident’s level of competency in handling

   specimens.

4. Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed. Maintenance of files

   are completed by the assigned PA.

5. Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality

   assurance indicators, and business transactions are completed by the assigned

   PA.

   EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

6. Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college/university

   is required.

7. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist’s Assistant

   program, or previous certification by the American Association of

   Pathologist’s Assistant (AAPA) is required.

8. Pathologist’s Assistant certification as a PA(ASCP) is preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

• Department: Pathology Surgical

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

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