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Pathologist Assistant
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Moffitt Cancer Center . The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its focus on personalized cancer care and translational research. The mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Overview
Based in Pathology, the Pathologist Assistant provides assistance and support to the attending pathologists, residents/fellows, and other hospital staff. Primary duties center on the practice of pathology and involve assisting in the procurement and processing of surgical pathology specimens. This includes specimen receipt and accessioning, grossing, frozen sections, autopsy service, equipment maintenance, working with Tissue Core, touch imprint preparation, and assisting with resident orientation. Responsibilities
Specimen Receiving/Handling. Grossing/Specimen Processing, including preparation of tissue for surgical dissection and submission for routine processing and/or special procedures. Selection and preparation of tissue for intraoperative frozen section and/or touch imprint interpretation. Collaboration with Tissue Core personnel to procure research specimens. Evisceration and dissection of autopsy specimens. Consistently implements appropriate tissue processing procedures. Assist with teaching and orientation of Pathology residents to Surgical Pathology. The Ideal Candidate
Demonstrates technical competence, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, independent critical thinking, and sound decision-making abilities. Experience in an academic oncology hospital setting. Experience can be waived if graduated from an accredited Pathologist Assistant Program. Credentials And Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Life/Laboratory Sciences required; Master’s Degree in a Pathology program preferred. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the clinical laboratory setting as a Pathologist Assistant; knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and workflow; experience with laboratory information systems. ASCP certification within 6 months of hire date. Note: Certification may be waived in lieu of >5 years’ experience in an oncology hospital setting. Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical problems, work independently, and adapt positively to change. Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills. Job Function & Employment Type
Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Employment type: Full-time This listing includes references to other roles such as Pathologist Assistant positions at Bayfront Health and other related postings. This information is provided for context and should not impact application status.
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Pathologist Assistant
role at
Moffitt Cancer Center . The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its focus on personalized cancer care and translational research. The mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Overview
Based in Pathology, the Pathologist Assistant provides assistance and support to the attending pathologists, residents/fellows, and other hospital staff. Primary duties center on the practice of pathology and involve assisting in the procurement and processing of surgical pathology specimens. This includes specimen receipt and accessioning, grossing, frozen sections, autopsy service, equipment maintenance, working with Tissue Core, touch imprint preparation, and assisting with resident orientation. Responsibilities
Specimen Receiving/Handling. Grossing/Specimen Processing, including preparation of tissue for surgical dissection and submission for routine processing and/or special procedures. Selection and preparation of tissue for intraoperative frozen section and/or touch imprint interpretation. Collaboration with Tissue Core personnel to procure research specimens. Evisceration and dissection of autopsy specimens. Consistently implements appropriate tissue processing procedures. Assist with teaching and orientation of Pathology residents to Surgical Pathology. The Ideal Candidate
Demonstrates technical competence, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, independent critical thinking, and sound decision-making abilities. Experience in an academic oncology hospital setting. Experience can be waived if graduated from an accredited Pathologist Assistant Program. Credentials And Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Life/Laboratory Sciences required; Master’s Degree in a Pathology program preferred. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the clinical laboratory setting as a Pathologist Assistant; knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and workflow; experience with laboratory information systems. ASCP certification within 6 months of hire date. Note: Certification may be waived in lieu of >5 years’ experience in an oncology hospital setting. Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical problems, work independently, and adapt positively to change. Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills. Job Function & Employment Type
Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Employment type: Full-time This listing includes references to other roles such as Pathologist Assistant positions at Bayfront Health and other related postings. This information is provided for context and should not impact application status.
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