Pathologist Assistant - PRIDE Health : Job Details

Job description:

• Supports anatomic pathology services under the supervision of a Pathologist, including post-mortem and surgical specimen examinations.
• Performs gross description, dissection, and tissue selection for microscopic analysis (frozen, permanent, electron, and fluorescent).
• Manages specimen accessioning, identification, and preparation of containers/cassettes in compliance with pathology policies.
• Provides technical guidance, training, and competency assessment for residents in specimen handling and dissection.
• Handles gross photography of specimens and maintains related files.
• Oversee tumor procurement, documentation, quality assurance indicators, and related transactions for the biorepository.
• Participates in quality control of specimen identification, frozen sections, and maintenance of lab instruments/refrigerators.
• Maintains inventory, orders, and stocks supplies for frozen section room and surgical pathology lab.
• Performs autopsies, including external and internal examinations, organ dissection, tissue sampling, and data recording.
• Demonstrates strong customer service, teamwork, flexibility, openness to learning, and respect for diversity.

Required Education:

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

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program.

OR

• Previous certification by the American Association of Pathologist's Assistant (AAPA).

OR

• Pathologist's Assistant certification as a PA (ASCP) is preferred.