Pathologists Assistant

About the role

Perform anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board‑eligible pathologist. Perform a variety of pathology tasks including gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and performance of postmortem examinations. May perform all the surgical and autopsy functions of a pathologist leading up to, but not including the diagnosis.

Location: Wheeling, West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.
• Preparation of human postmortem examinations.
• Specimen accessioning.
• Obtain clinical history.
• Describe gross features of surgical specimens.
• Prepare tissues for processing for light microscopy.
• Obtain samples for studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, research, cytogenetics, cultures, electron microscopy, immunofluorescence.
• Perform special procedures including review of x‑ray imaging, frozen sections, tumor triage.
• Photograph gross specimens and microscopic slides.
• Consult with attending pathologist to identify special techniques to be utilized during the examination, including cultures, toxicology, coronary artery perfusion, enucleation, etc.
• Coordinate any requests for special specimen sampling such as organ transplantation, research.
• Perform postmortem examinations including external exam, in‑situ organ inspection, evisceration, organ dissection and dictation of findings.
• Prepare tissues for processing for light microscopy and special studies.
• Photograph the body, organs, microscopic slides and other pertinent materials.
• Assist in preparation for accreditation inspections (CAP, Joint Commission).
• May instruct, teach, or train in anatomy and physiology, gross pathology, photography, and gross dissection skills for surgical specimens as well as autopsy techniques.
• May train pathology residents/fellows, pathologists’ assistant students and other pathology lab personnel as needed.

Requirements

• Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Visual activity must be unimpaired; color differential is required.
• Equipment operation requires manual dexterity.
• Able to lift or pull 25 pounds.
• May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, noise, blood/bodily fluids, and infectious disease.