Henry Ford Health
Pathologists' Assistant - 40 hrs - Afternoons - Increased Rates!
Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
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Pathologists' Assistant - 40 hrs - Afternoons - Increased Rates!
Join to apply for the Pathologists' Assistant role at Henry Ford Health. Location: Detroit, MI General Summary
The Pathologist’s Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Assists in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examination. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, which includes: gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens; selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (i.e., frozen and permanent sections for light, electron and fluorescent microscopy).
Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens in accordance to surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy). Prepares containers and tissues cassettes.
Aids in resident training and credentialing by offering technical and teaching to residents in accordance with practice guidelines and the surgical pathology dissection manual. Assesses the resident’s level of competency in handling specimens.
Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed. Maintenance of files are completed by the assigned PA.
Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality assurance indicators, and business transactions are completed by the assigned PA.
Education/Experience Required Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college/university is required.
Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist’s Assistant program, or previous certification by the American Association of Pathologist’s Assistant (AAPA) is required.
Pathologist’s Assistant certification as a PA(ASCP) is preferred.
Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: Pathology Surgical
Shift: Afternoon
Union Code: Not Applicable
Job Details Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services
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Pathologists' Assistant - 40 hrs - Afternoons - Increased Rates!
Join to apply for the Pathologists' Assistant role at Henry Ford Health. Location: Detroit, MI General Summary
The Pathologist’s Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Assists in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examination. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, which includes: gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens; selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (i.e., frozen and permanent sections for light, electron and fluorescent microscopy).
Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens in accordance to surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy). Prepares containers and tissues cassettes.
Aids in resident training and credentialing by offering technical and teaching to residents in accordance with practice guidelines and the surgical pathology dissection manual. Assesses the resident’s level of competency in handling specimens.
Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed. Maintenance of files are completed by the assigned PA.
Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality assurance indicators, and business transactions are completed by the assigned PA.
Education/Experience Required Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college/university is required.
Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist’s Assistant program, or previous certification by the American Association of Pathologist’s Assistant (AAPA) is required.
Pathologist’s Assistant certification as a PA(ASCP) is preferred.
Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: Pathology Surgical
Shift: Afternoon
Union Code: Not Applicable
Job Details Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services
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