Pathologists' Assistant

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Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Day shift

Additional Coverage: Rotational on-call for after hours and weekends

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Pathologists’ Assistant provides high-level, specialized technical services in anatomic pathology under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-certified Anatomic Pathologist. The Pathologist’s Assistant utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures on patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. In addition, the pathology assistant will prepare for and participate in postmortem cases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.

• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. 

• Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures related to patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology.

  • Accessions tissue and body fluid specimens from surgical or other invasive/interventional procedures.

  • Performs gross examinations of tissue and body fluid specimens including photography as needed.

  • Provides procedural support for frozen sections, FNA and biopsy support for Interventional Radiology, and glomerular assessment and triage for kidney biopsies.

  • Ensures appropriate handling of specimens for transport or on site processing and storage.

• Performs autopsies under the Pathologist’s supervision.

  • Autopsy support includes correct incisions, external examinations, insitu organ inspections and systematic organ removal and dissection.

  • Gathers clinical histories, records findings, and submits representative microscopic sections for final review by the Pathologist.

• Ensures compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

  • Adheres to institutional safety policies, hazardous material handling protocols, and standards set by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA, OSHA, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

  • Participate actively in quality control monitoring, frozen section turnaround-time tracking, and continuous workflow improvement initiatives.

• Supports leadership by ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operations.

  • Completes all staff trainings and maintains competencies.

  • Supports orientation and training of personnel when related to professional role.

  • Participates actively in performance improvement activities.

• Must have reliable transportation.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required; two years of experience preferred.

• Master's degree preferred; two years of experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• PA-ASCP – Certified Pathologist’s Assistant, issued by The American Society for Clinical Pathology.

• Must have an active unrestricted Driver’s License.