Job Description
Pathologists' Assistant - Full Time - Days
Job Summary:
- Performs gross pathologic specimen dictation and dissection on simple or complex surgical or autopsy specimens.
- Works under the general direction of the Laboratory Medical Director, Laboratory Director, and Laboratory Manager.
Core Job Responsibilities:
- Handles specimens from accessioning to final specimen stage.
- Performs complex postmortem examinations and surgical tissue specimen examination.
- Conducts gross specimen photography as needed.
- Assists in maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, ordering supplies, and general maintenance of the morgue and gross room.
- Maintains inventory and ensures the quality of the morgue and gross room.
- Takes call as needed and performs administrative tasks such as answering telephones and maintaining logs/records.
- Assists in training new employees.