Job Description
UPMC Presbyterians Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA seeks multiple Pathologist Assistants to Assist manager or Supervisor with administrative functions as they relate to the Pathologists' Assistant portion of the department. Oversee the proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety. Ensure that tests are prepared properly at all stages from specimen collection through results reporting and performs additional special handling of the specimens if necessary or requested (i.e. radiography, photography, special fixation, cultures and tissue procurement). Operate the Laboratory Information System and Medical Archival Retrieval System. Perform special projects such as research protocols when required. Provide independent technical leadership, consulting with the Manager or Supervisor on unusual and complex cases, such as oncology cases where the tumor has spread into other organs...