Job Description

Pathologist Assistant

Location: Duarte, CA
Duration: 6 months with possible contract to hire/ with possible extension

Description:
Position Overview:
Receives and examines surgical specimens for further diagnosis, autopsy prosection and photography. Prepares specimens for fixation and embedding. Performs frozen section procedures and participates in a variety of departmental activities and services, including patient services, research, teaching and technical procedure development. Prior to obtaining Pathologist Assistant certification, must perform the following essential functions under the guidance of a certified Pathologist Assistant.

Perform processing and grossing of surgical specimens, as defined by CAP and CLIA 88, list A, B and C, for anatomic pathology.
Ensure the specimen label and requisitions are congruent.
Dictate patient demographics and clinical history.
Describe gross anatomic features of the specimen on a biopsy service.
Gross surgical cases as specified in List A, B and C of the CLIA regulations
Place specimen sample(s) into appropriately labeled cassettes.
Perform frozen section microtomy and staining
Validate consent for autopsy; verify patient name and restrictions prior to autopsy
Respect religious convictions of patient and family
Prepare body for external examination
Demonstrate proficiency of Letulle, Ghon, Rokitansky and Virchow technique
Ascertain special studies as requested
Collaborate with various research efforts.
Prepare body for funeral home
Notify funeral home autopsy completion.
Assigns tasks to gross room technical staff.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
ASCP certified (PA). New grads welcome to apply.

Minimum Education :
Bachelor's degree


As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area,

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