Pathologist's Assistant
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Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Nemours Childrens Health is seeking a Pathologists Assistant to join our team in Wilmington Delaware.
Pathologists Assistant primary role is to performs gross analysis of surgical specimens and assists pathologists in anatomical pathology procedures including autopsy. The preferred candidate has pediatric pathology experience.
Essential responsibilities include:
- Under the direction of the pathologist performs gross analyses of surgical specimens submitted to the Pathology Department.
- Accessions specimens accurately checking labeling and other critical specimen information.
- Describes specimens appropriately and dictates descriptions in a timely manner.
- Assists in the performance of autopsies including performance of gross dissections and eviscerations.
- Assists in histology with accessioning tissue disposition and sample delivery.
- Processes and prepares tissue specimens for review by pathologist.
- Prepares frozen sections for rapid histologic examination by pathologist.
- Coordinates training of residents or medical students in surgical pathology as directed by pathologists.
- Actively contributes to the Department Pathology Quality Management program including participating in the College of Americal Pathologists (CAP) program compliance and inspection process.
Job Requirements:
- Master of Science in a NAACLS accredited Pathologists Assistant program is required. Active enrollment can be considered at managers discretion but degree must be completed within 12 months of hire.
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience required. Previous experience as a Histotechnologist and clinical experience within an accredited Pathologists Assistant program is accepted.
- Prefer experience in a hospital pediatric pathology department.
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About Company
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware an ... View more
