Job Summary
This position is centered around managing the operations of the gross room, frozen section, and morgue. The role involves monitoring incoming specimens and conducting routine gross dissections under the guidance of a pathologist. The individual will also be responsible for preparing surgical specimens and facilitating postmortem examinations, as well as obtaining specimens necessary for microscopic analysis and ensuring the proper management of laboratory supplies and resources.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the operations in the gross room, frozen section, and morgue.
- Monitor and accession incoming specimens.
- Perform routine gross dissection in consultation with a pathologist.
- Assist in the preparation of surgical specimens.
- Carry out postmortem examinations.
- Obtain specimens required for microscopic evaluation.
- Maintain and manage laboratory supplies and resources.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree from a pathology assistant program or an approved post-bachelor’s program.
- A bachelor of science degree with a background in anatomy and physiology along with three years of pathology experience.
- Pathologist Assistant certification is mandatory, or the candidate must be eligible for the certification exam and obtain it within 18 months of hire or transfer.
- Preferred experience with gross descriptions and surgical tissue dissection.
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