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Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC

Pathologists' Assistant

Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview Pathologists' Assistant at Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC. The role supports surgical pathology and autopsy laboratories at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a leader in cancer care.

Key Responsibilities

Gross description and dissection of tissues removed at surgery.

Selection and submission of specimens for histological, microbiological, immunological and other specialized testing.

Review and summarization of relevant patient information and verification of proper documentation for tissue use in research.

Provide patient medical history to pathologist.

Participate in education of technical staff, surgical pathology fellows and residents in tissue grossing techniques.

Maintain patient and procedure data relative to workload and quality assurance of section operations.

Ensure compliance with accrediting agencies for pathology laboratory activities, including documentation of competency testing.

Assist section management with oversight of operations and personnel in the surgical pathology and autopsy laboratories, directing workflow issues related to patient tissue collection.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Pathologist Assistant Program.

Bachelor's Degree in Biological sciences or allied health sciences.

No experience required if graduated from an accredited Pathologist Assistant Program; or 3 years experience performing gross examination and evaluation of human surgical and/or autopsy specimens with a Bachelor's degree.

Required: PA ASCP certification within 180 days.

Licenses & Certifications Required: PA(ASCP) – Pathologists' Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) within 180 days.

Benefits The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and recognition of individual and team achievements.

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 176664

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 139,000

Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 167,000

FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: Yes

Referral Bonus Available: Yes

Relocation Assistance Available: Yes

Equal Employment Opportunity Equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws, unless such distinction is required by law.

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