Pathology Assistant

About the role

Assists pathologists and residents in performing all post-mortem examinations in hospital morgue, Maintains morgue rooms and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, Receives, stores, maintains and delivers all remains in the prescribed manner to funeral directors, Includes surgical pathology specimen grossing up to level of expertise, Performs additional general duties in support of routine laboratory and pathology services, Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assists pathologists and residents in performing all post-mortem examinations in hospital morgue
• Maintains morgue rooms and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Receives, stores, maintains and delivers all remains in the prescribed manner to funeral directors
• Includes surgical pathology specimen grossing up to level of expertise
• Performs additional general duties in support of routine laboratory and pathology services
• Reports identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Requirements

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required
• Individuals with Baccalaureate degrees and/or completion of a Pathology Assistant program with certification preferred
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Experience assisting with autopsies highly desirable