St. Luke's
Healthcare
Pathologist'sAssistant
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“Pathologist's Assistant at St. Luke's. Skills: Gross examination, Dissection, Tissue sectioning. Perform gross examination and dissection. Prepare and perform surgical specimen examinations”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program, ASCP BOR certified, completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor, or equivalent in any of the biological or allied health sciences, ASCP BOR certified (with Pathologist Assistant/Grossing experience), graduate of an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program, completed at least one year of clinical rotations in autopsy and surgical pathology grossing, ASCP certified as a PA or eligible to sit for the ASCP certification exam, earned a Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or a related field, trained as a Pathologists’ Assistant with 5 or more years of experience grossing complex surgical specimens, Education must qualify individual for high complexity testing per regulatory guidelines
Nice to Have
ASCP BOR exam eligible
What You'll Do.
Perform gross examination and dissection
Prepare and perform surgical specimen examinations
Assure correct accessioning and numbering
Perform surgical gross description and dissection
Select and prepare tissue sections
Perform specimen photography and radiography
Summarize clinical history
Assure correct coding and filing
Use voice-activated transcription system
Assist in preparation of post-mortem examinations
Obtain proper and legal authorization for autopsies
Initiate procedures to obtain proper authorization
Assure proper maintenance of equipment
Assure adequate supplies
Participate in orientation of new staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Participate in the orientation of new staff; Teach/mentor residents and students
Full Job Description
### _St. Luke 's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission_ _of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient 's ability to pay for health care._ Hours are: 1:30 PM-10:00 PM OR 2:30 PM -11:00 PM Performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation. **JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** Prepare and perform surgical specimen examinations which includes: * Responsible for assuring correct accessioning and numbering of all surgical specimens; gross description and dissection of low to high complexity surgical specimens. * Select and prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination. * Specimen photography and radiography as needed. * Summarize the clinical history and procurement of scans, x-rays, lab data, etc., when initiated. * Responsible for assuring correct coding and filing of surgical reports, photographic and microscopic slides and other anatomic pathology reports and data. * Use voice-activated transcription system to dictate gross descriptions. * Assist in preparation of post-mortem examinations and obtains proper and legal authorization for autopsies. In case of error or question, initiate procedures to obtain proper authorization. * Responsible for assuring the proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supplies and cleanliness. * Participate in the orientation of new staff, teach/mentor residents and students. **EDUCATION:** * Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program and ASCP BOR certified (or ASCP BOR exam eligible) or compl
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