Pathologist Assistant

Employer: VHS University Laboratories, Inc. d/b/a DMC University Laboratories
Job Title: Pathologist Assistant
Job Location: 4707 St. Antonie Dr
SG34
Detroit, MI 48201

Interested Applicants should contact:
Deidre Boyd, CHRO
6071 Outer Dr. W
Detroit, MI 48235

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of a pathologist, this position assists in all aspects of anatomic pathology.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Describes and examines surgical specimens and prepares such specimens for histology processing.
• Performs autopsy prosecution and dictates gross description of surgical specimens.
• Obtains appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation and describes findings.
• Assists in preparation, processing and determination of adequacy of fine needle aspirates and renal biopsies.
• Prepares fine needle aspirates and renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols.
• Participates in seminars and provides instruction for medical and pathologist assist students concerning technique and protocol in autopsy and gross surgical pathology.
• Ensures that appropriate legal permission has been obtained to perform autopsies.
• Assists pathologist and clinicians in obtaining permission if necessary.
• Prepares abstracts of medical records and presents abstracts to pathologists prior to beginning an autopsy.
• Maintains autopsy room, associated facilities and all instruments and equipment in a clean and safe condition as specified by department safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Obtains and transports supplies necessary to operation of autopsy and gross rooms.
• Transfers and handles body from morgue to autopsy table.
• Conducts autopsy from start to finish including description, prosection, selection, collection and submission of designated specimens for microscopic evaluation, and special studies.
• Demonstrates gross pathology protocol and procedures to new residents.
• Prepares fine needle aspirates and renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols.
• Examines specimens for adequacy.
• Evaluates and provides feedback on student projects.
• May assist with sections/specimens utilizing cryostat, stains and coverslip slides; maintains frozen section equipment.
• May perform and/or assist pathologist or designate in performance of tasks related to medical photography.
• May maintain procedure manuals in accordance with practice guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Pathology Assistant, or related, or foreign equivalent.
• AAPA or ASCP Pathology Assistant Certification.

Employer: VHS University Laboratories, Inc. d/b/a DMC University Laboratories
Job Title: Pathologist Assistant
Job Location: 4707 St. Antonie Dr
SG34
Detroit, MI 48201

Interested Applicants should contact:
Deidre Boyd, CHRO
6071 Outer Dr. W
Detroit, MI 48235

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of a pathologist, this position assists in all aspects of anatomic pathology.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Describes and examines surgical specimens and prepares such specimens for histology processing.
• Performs autopsy prosecution and dictates gross description of surgical specimens.
• Obtains appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation and describes findings.
• Assists in preparation, processing and determination of adequacy of fine needle aspirates and renal biopsies.
• Prepares fine needle aspirates and renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols.
• Participates in seminars and provides instruction for medical and pathologist assist students concerning technique and protocol in autopsy and gross surgical pathology.
• Ensures that appropriate legal permission has been obtained to perform autopsies.
• Assists pathologist and clinicians in obtaining permission if necessary.
• Prepares abstracts of medical records and presents abstracts to pathologists prior to beginning an autopsy.
• Maintains autopsy room, associated facilities and all instruments and equipment in a clean and safe condition as specified by department safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Obtains and transports supplies necessary to operation of autopsy and gross rooms.
• Transfers and handles body from morgue to autopsy table.
• Conducts autopsy from start to finish including description, prosection, selection, collection and submission of designated specimens for microscopic evaluation, and special studies.
• Demonstrates gross pathology protocol and procedures to new residents.
• Prepares fine needle aspirates and renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols.
• Examines specimens for adequacy.
• Evaluates and provides feedback on student projects.
• May assist with sections/specimens utilizing cryostat, stains and coverslip slides; maintains frozen section equipment.
• May perform and/or assist pathologist or designate in performance of tasks related to medical photography.
• May maintain procedure manuals in accordance with practice guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Pathology Assistant, or related, or foreign equivalent.
• AAPA or ASCP Pathology Assistant Certification.

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of a pathologist, this position assists in all aspects of anatomic pathology.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Describes and examines surgical specimens and prepares such specimens for histology processing.
• Performs autopsy prosection and dictates gross description of surgical specimens.
• Obtains appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation and describes findings.
• Assists in preparation, processing and determination of adequacy of fine needle aspirates and renal biopsies.
• Prepares fine needle aspirates and renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols.
• Participates in seminars and provides instruction for medical and pathologist assist students concerning technique and protocol in autopsy and gross surgical pathology.
• Ensures that appropriate legal permission has been obtained to perform autopsies.
• Assists pathologist and clinicians in obtaining permission if necessary.
• Prepares abstracts of medical records and presents abstracts to pathologists prior to beginning an autopsy.
• Maintains autopsy room, associated facilities and all instruments and equipment in a clean and safe condition as specified by department safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Obtains and transports supplies necessary to operation of autopsy and gross rooms.
• Transfers and handles body from morgue to autopsy table.
• Conducts autopsy from start to finish including description, prosection, selection, collection and submission of designated specimens for microscopic evaluation, and special studies.
• Demonstrates gross pathology protocol and procedures to new residents.
• Prepares fine needle aspirates and renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols.
• Examines specimens for adequacy.
• Evaluates and provides feedback on student projects.
• May assist with sections/specimens utilizing cryostat, stains and coverslip slides; maintains frozen section equipment.
• May perform and/or assist pathologist or designate in performance of tasks related to medical photography.
• May maintain procedure manuals in accordance with practice guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Pathology Assistant, or related, or foreign equivalent.
• AAPA or ASCP Pathology Assistant Certification.

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of a pathologist, this position assists in all aspects of anatomic pathology.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Describes and examines surgical specimens and prepares such specimens for histology processing.
• Performs autopsy prosection and dictates gross description of surgical specimens.
• Obtains appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation and describes findings.
• Assists in preparation, processing and determination of adequacy of fine needle aspirates and renal biopsies.
• Prepares fine needle aspirates and renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols.
• Participates in seminars and provides instruction for medical and pathologist assist students concerning technique and protocol in autopsy and gross surgical pathology.
• Ensures that appropriate legal permission has been obtained to perform autopsies.
• Assists pathologist and clinicians in obtaining permission if necessary.
• Prepares abstracts of medical records and presents abstracts to pathologists prior to beginning an autopsy.
• Maintains autopsy room, associated facilities and all instruments and equipment in a clean and safe condition as specified by department safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Obtains and transports supplies necessary to operation of autopsy and gross rooms.
• Transfers and handles body from morgue to autopsy table.
• Conducts autopsy from start to finish including description, prosection, selection, collection and submission of designated specimens for microscopic evaluation, and special studies.
• Demonstrates gross pathology protocol and procedures to new residents.
• Prepares fine needle aspirates and renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols.
• Examines specimens for adequacy.
• Evaluates and provides feedback on student projects.
• May assist with sections/specimens utilizing cryostat, stains and coverslip slides; maintains frozen section equipment.
• May perform and/or assist pathologist or designate in performance of tasks related to medical photography.
• May maintain procedure manuals in accordance with practice guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Pathology Assistant, or related, or foreign equivalent.
• AAPA or ASCP Pathology Assistant Certification.

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