Pathologists27 Assistant 40 Hours Day Bwh - Pathology

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree from NAACLS accredited and AAPA approved Pathologists Assistant Training Program required prior to date of hire.

PA(ASCP) certification required. Recent graduates must obtain PA(ASCP) certification within 1 calendar year from date of training program completion.

Two or more years of experience highly desired with preference in academic setting.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Extensive knowledge of the basic sciences especially anatomy.

Extensive knowledge of surgical pathology and autopsy techniques.

Ability to summarize complex clinical data.

Extensive comprehension of medical terminology.

Good working knowledge of histologic procedures.

Desire to train pathology residents Patholgists Assistant students medical students and incoming Pathologists Assistants

Must possess excellent dissection technical skills.

Ability to perform frozen sections.

Ability to function independently.

Familiarity with basic computer programs for data entry searching for clinical information case identification and retrieval.

Strong interpersonal skills and judgment to permit interactions with pathologists residents other physicians technicians secretaries and other administrative staff.

Must possess strong organizational skills.

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Acting quite independently under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor Surgical Pathology performs a wide variety of tasks in processing of the full range of human surgical pathology specimens. This includes gross description and dissection submitting appropriate diagnostic sections and when necessary review of the case at signout with a pathologist. Provides instruction to resident trainees and Pathologists Assistant student interns on gross anatomy appropriate specimen orientation tissue selection cryotomy and staining for stat intraoperative diagnosis by the pathologist. Performs a wide variety of prosecting and reporting responsibilities in the autopsy suite when required.. Performs other technical and ad hoc administrative tasks in laboratory.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Gross description and dissection of a full range of surgical pathology specimens. Correct and finalize gross description section of surgical pathology report following transcription. As required review gross description and case materials with medical staff at signout.

2.Formal instruction for pathology residents in surgical pathology technique. Orient and train medical residents medical students Pathologists Assistant students and less advanced technicians in Pathology Gross Room procedures.

3.Demonstrates astute clinical judgment when handling patient material and reports.

4.Maintains diagnostic viability of specimens. Ensures correct patient labeling of all materials received. Ensures that requests for service by clinicians meets regulatory standards set by JCAHO and other agencies.

5.Photograph and xray specimens as needed for diagnostic study research and clinical studies.

6.Prepares frozen sections.

7.Appropriately triages tissue for different types of fixation or special studies.

8.Performs postmortem examinations including prosection of organ block and sampling tissue for histologic sections. Dictates data as necessary for autopsy report. Correct and finalize gross description section of autopsy report following transcription. As necessary review gross description and case materials with senior staff at signout.

9.Obtain biological specimens for further analysis at autopsy.

10.Perform special procedures such as coronary and pulmonary artery angiography.

11.Ensures that documents for autopsy are properly completed in accordance with hospital policy and state law.

12.Assist senior staff by assuring consistent and proper acquisition of tissue from specimens for departmental or interdepartmental purposes such as clinical studies teaching and research.

13.Assist pathology staff in preparation of case materials or photographic material for research conferences or special studies.

14.Enter data of patient medical record information into computer assign surgical pathology accession numbers edit and confirm patient charge information using laboratory information system

15.Troubleshoot problems that arise dealing with mislabeling of specimens specimens missing in processing etc. working with senior staff and other departmental personnel as necessary as well as other clinical staff in the hospital.

16.Load and activate program of tissue processors as needed.

17.As necessary on a rotating basis provides Saturday coverage for grossing surgical specimens.

18.As necessary provides coverage for Tissue Bank Pathologists Assistant.

19.Active participation in resident teaching conferences.

20.As necessary in the frozen section lab with the resident or staff pathologist select tissue from surgical specimens section in a cryostat and stain these sections for review and stat intraoperative diagnosis by the pathologist

21.Assist in keeping work area clean organized and in compliance with all safety regulations.

22.Maintains established department policies procedures and objectives including quality assurance safety environmental and infection control.

23.Follows all Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals and related BWH Laboratory and Hospital Policies.

24.Perform all other duties and responsibilities as directed.