PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANT, WDL; CASUAL - 1ST SHIFT

Grossing in Surgical Specimens

Performs gross dissection examination and description of surgical specimens; preparation and submission of tissue for histologic procession, obtaining and submitting specimens for additional analytic procedures.

Dictation

Dicts gross description for inclusion in the Surgical Pathology Report.

Triage and Collection

• Performs Kidney Biopsy triage
• Collects tissue for additional testing as necessary
• Performs gross photography

Review and Summarization

Reviews and summarizes medical records for pathologists.

Documentation and Training

• Utilizes Epic and Cerner to review records and histories
• Downloads and organizes digital images in pathology library
• Assists residents in gross dissection techniques and descriptions
• Actively participates in training as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• ASCP Certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA)