Pathologist Assistant
| Company | LCMC Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Metairie, LA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program is required for a Pathology Assistant if not a physician.
- Licensed physician with greater than 5 years’ experience in Grossing will be considered in lieu of accredited Pathology Assistant program graduates.
- Pathologists’ Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification is required.
Responsibilities
- Performs and/or assists pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens as well as autopsy techniques.
- Supervises and trains entry level resident physicians in gross room pathology methodology and procedures, under guidance and within protocol parameters provided by medical professional staff.
- Performs frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters. Coordinates the acquisition of tissue specimens used for research purposes.
- Maintains a file of digital images, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography.
- Participates in the accessioning and labeling of specimens, specimen storage and disposal, and the maintenance of reagents and equipment.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Performs effective troubleshooting and problem solving to ensure sample integrity and proper identification of specimens; interacts with stakeholders involved in the acquisition of tissue samples.
- Participates in post mortem activities and coordination as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a Pathology setting Preferred