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Job description
Pathologists' Assistant II describes gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated, and complicated surgical specimens, ensuring all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned; dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissue for histologic processing, and assists Pathologists in performing autopsies.
You Will :
Provide leadership and mentoring to laboratory staff and pathologists' assistants
Perform gross examination and dictation of surgical specimens
Initiate photographs for all appropriate gross specimens for teaching purposes and patient reports
Keep paperwork, instruments, and workspace clean, free of blood or other potential contaminating or infectious materials
Assist Pathologists
In frozen sections - ability to troubleshoot and take corrective actions for problems with frozen section preparation and staining, or problems with the cryostat
In autopsies: confer with the attending pathologist(s) to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized in the completion of examination (e.g. cultures smears; histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, etc), and notifying all personnel directly involved
Process a fresh lymph node, including touch preps, representative sections in RPMI
Ability to open a uterus, bowel, ovary, etc. submitted for OR consultation and present findings to Pathologist
Support the maintenance of the cryostat as required
Assist Pathologist in autopsies and confer with the attending pathologist(s) to identify any special techniques and procedures to be utilized in the completion of examination (e.g., cultures smears; histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, etc.), and notifying all personnel directly involved
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations & support department for inspection readiness
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications : BS Degree required; MS Degree, preferred
Graduate of an NAACLS accredited PA Program and possess ASCP certification (PA)
1+ year experience minimum, within a pathology or laboratory setting (performing mid to complex testing/analysis of specimens), additional expereince much preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills & maintain professionalism in all facets of the laboratory environment
Proficient PC skills including MS Office, and the ability to learn new software
Demonstrate the ability to perform effectively under pressure and work & maintain professionalism in all facets of the laboratory environment
Willing to instruct and train other staff members
Pay Range: $83,467.00 - $121,028.00 USD Annually
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Generally, new hire offers will be between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range, depending on experience (DOE), with the ability to grow within the range over time
EOE, including disability/veterans.
Full benefit details can be found here: (*The benefits package offered is dependent upon the FTE and employment status.)
Worksite address
missoula, MT, 59812, US
Who can apply
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