Pathologist Assistant II - Anatomic Pathology Lab
Company: OU Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Position Title:Pathologist Assistant II - Anatomic Pathology
LabDepartment:Anatomic Pathology LabJob Description:Shift:
Full-TimeGeneral Description: Under general supervision, assists
pathologists in performing necropsy examinations and performs
grossing and dissection of tissue specimens.Essential
Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core
to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with
or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the
position.
- Performs postmortem exams including reviewing the medical
chart, obtaining biological specimens, photography, evisceration,
dissection, dictation and preparing the bodies for release
- Performs necropsy dissections, trimming of gross necropsy
tissues for microscopic studies and photographing of selected
necropsy and surgical specimens
- Gathers results of postmortem studies for the preparation of
the necessary necropsy reports
- Performs surgical pathology duties of examination, gross
description and dissection of complex organ and tissue specimens as
well as appropriate coding of surgical specimens
- Ensures surgical specimens of legal importance are properly
identified and maintained
- Reviews autopsy consent forms for legality and restrictions
imposed by the next of kin
- Performs tissue harvest for banking
- Responsible for training and supervision of Pathology
technicians and residentsGeneral Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assignedMinimum
Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences
and completion of CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
formerly NCCLS, National Committee on Clinical Laboratory
Standards) accredited program.Experience:
NoneLicense(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Must be
currently certified by the ASCP (American Society for Clinical
Pathology) as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA) or must be Board
eligible for certification by ASCP as a PA.Special Requirement:
Incumbents may continue in the classification for up to one (1)
year and must be certified by ASCP during that timeframe.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of anatomy,
physiology and the pathology of disease processes. Knowledge of
tissue processing procedures and medical laboratory techniques and
terminology. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective
working relationships with others.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.OU Health
is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits
package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many
more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package,
designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the
work environment, create peace of mind for you and your
family.
Keywords: OU Health, Moore , Pathologist Assistant II - Anatomic Pathology Lab, Healthcare , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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