Henry Ford Health System

Compensation

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NEWLY INCREASED RATES! 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: 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Aids in the resident training and credentialing 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. 4. Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed. Maintenance of files are completed by the assigned PA. 5. Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Documentation and quality assurance indicators, and business transactions are completed by the assigned PA. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 1. Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college/university is required. 2. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program, or previous certification by the American Association of Pathologist's Assistant (AAPA) is required. 3. Pathologist's Assistant certification as a PA(ASCP) is preferred