Henry Ford Health
Pathologists' Assistant - Genesys (Grand Blanc, MI) - 20 hrs - Days -
Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Pathologist's Assistant - Genesys - 20 hrs - Days -
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The Pathologist’s Assistant provides services in Anatomic Pathology as a member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Responsibilities
Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, including gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens; selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (frozen and permanent sections for light, electron, and fluorescent microscopy). Responsible for accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens in accordance with surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy). Prepares containers and tissues cassettes. Aids in resident training and credentialing, offering technical guidance 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 relevant files is completed by the assigned Pathologist’s Assistant (PA). Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality assurance indicators, and related 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: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Pathologist's Assistant - Genesys - 20 hrs - Days -
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Henry Ford Health . Overview
The Pathologist’s Assistant provides services in Anatomic Pathology as a member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Responsibilities
Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, including gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens; selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (frozen and permanent sections for light, electron, and fluorescent microscopy). Responsible for accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens in accordance with surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy). Prepares containers and tissues cassettes. Aids in resident training and credentialing, offering technical guidance 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 relevant files is completed by the assigned Pathologist’s Assistant (PA). Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality assurance indicators, and related 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: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable 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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