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The Pathologist Assistant role assists in the performance of surgical pathology services and may assist in the performance of autopsies under the general supervision of a Pathologist.

Location: Austin, TX 78701

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

• Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
• Documents specimens by verifying patient and specimen identification.
• Assists Pathologists in the preparation, grossing, and dissection of surgical specimens.
• Examines and prepares surgical pathology specimens.
• Selects and identifies tissue for microscopic study.
• Triages specimens received from surgery, dictates gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology, and refers tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist.
• Maintains records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation and assists in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology.
• Labels and stores gross tissue specimen.
• Photographs specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation.
• Maintains and coordinates specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols and submits requests for special histologic procedures and special stains, when appropriate.
• Assists Pathologist with eviscerations and gross anatomic dissections.
• Removes or may remove organs, portions of bone, or other samples of tissues for any specialized study or research.
• Collects or may collect special materials for toxicological, viral, and bacteriological assays and performs special procedures for tumor triage, coronary artery perfusion, and faxitron..

• Masters in Health Science in Pathologists' Assistant from a NAACLS accredited PA program is required.
• State licensure, if applicable.
• ASCP certification/candidate eligible to take the exam is preferred .

• Completion of a Pathologists Assistant program accredited by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
• 1 year of practical Laboratory experience preferred.

• Successful completion of a visual color discrimination test.
• Successful completion of annual continuing education units per state licensure and/or ASCP guidelines.

• Knowledge of CLIA regulations regarding proficiency testing, quality assurance and quality control.
• Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, and testing to monitor control checks.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications.
• Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests and operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.

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