Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Salary
$54 / HOUR
The Pathologist Assistant assists the pathologist with autopsies and surgical specimens, including preparation and dissection for examination. They also ensure the accuracy of patient information and assist in various technical tasks related to pathology.
Candidates must have a Master's Degree from a NAACLS accredited institution or equivalent experience in pathology. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in computer applications are also required.
A day in the life of a Pathologist Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Assists, under the supervision of the pathologist, in selection, preparation, and dissection of surgical tissue sections for routine microscopic examination, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, and other studies where specified. Assists in photography and gross description of surgical specimens. Ensures accuracy of surgical specimen patient information as well as accurate gross descriptions. Assists in the selection and preparation of tissue sections for intraoperative consultations (frozen section), including embedding tissue, cutting tissue on a cryostat, and staining of tissue slides. Procures fresh tissue samples for Biorepository tissue banking, ancillary studies such as cytogenetics, flow cytometry, and/or snap freezing for both therapeutic and research purposes. Utilizes the Faxitron to obtain x-ray images and sends them to the PACS system. Performs proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supplies, and cleanliness needed in the performance of gross anatomic dissection. Assists the pathologist in preparing materials for both intra- and interdepartmental teaching exercises. Performs all computer system functions necessary to achieve timely reporting of results. Assists support staff and/or pathology residents with, as directed by a pathologist, the performance of a post-mortem examination including photography, external examination, situ inspection, evisceration, dissection, recording of data, and any other related task if needed. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: Master Degree from a NAACLS accredited institution as a Pathologists' assistant with training that must include both didactic lectures and on-site clinical training in anatomic pathology, specifically surgical and autopsy pathology OR U.S. or accredited Foreign Medical Graduate (MD) w/ or w/o ASCP-PA certification including 5+ years grossing experience (including grossing high complexity large cases) OR Bachelor degree. Degree must be in Health Sciences or other biological discipline with 8-10 years experience as a PA (historic/grandfathered). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,
Preferred: Master's Degree. Licenses and Certifications Required: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification eligible. ASCP certification preferred as an on-the-job trained PA in a hospital laboratory performing technical duties relating to anatomic pathology with documented competencies in prosection of simple to complex specimens.
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