Pathologist Assistant Harper Hospital FT Days at Trane Technologies

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anatomic Pathology, Dissection, Gross Description, Histologic Processing, Frozen Sections, Cryostat Operation, Specimen Collection, Training, Protocol Demonstration, Renal Biopsy Preparation, Laboratory Maintenance, OSHA Compliance, Specimen Triage, Process Improvement, Medical Photography

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center as well as Karmanos Cancer Institute. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full service outreach infrastructure which includes patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and billing department. The DMC University Laboratories service area covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a rapid pace. Job Summary Under general direction of a pathologist, assists in all aspects of anatomic pathology. 1. Under the direction of a pathologist, performs dissection and dictates gross description of surgical specimens and takes appropriate sections for histologic processing. 2. Obtains and reviews pertinent clinical information and history for appropriate specimens. 3. Perform frozen sections utilizing cryobath, cryostat, stains and coverslip slides; maintains frozen section equipment. 4. Collects designated specimens for special studies and frozen tissue bank. 5. Conducts training seminars, instructing pathologists’ assistant (PA) students in techniques and protocols for surgical pathology gross dissection. Demonstrates gross pathology protocol and procedures to new residents. 6. Evaluates and provides feedback on PA student’s projects. 7. Prepares renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols. Examines specimens for adequacy. 8. Maintains pathology laboratory, associated facilities and all instruments and equipment in a clean and safe condition as specified by department safety and OSHA guidelines. Obtains and transports supplies necessary to operation of gross rooms. 9. May maintain procedure manuals in accordance with practice guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies. 10. May communicate with managers of other departments, including operative rooms, emergency room, labor and delivery, etc, and provide guidelines for specimen triage and requirements specified by CAP. 11. May engage in interdepartmental problem-solving and process improvement tasks. 12. May perform and/or assist pathologist or designate in performance of tasks related to medical photography. 1. Graduate from a Baccalaureate Pathology Assistant program or successful completion of a post bachelors program from an approved school of Pathology Assistants. OR Bachelors degree in sciences with background in physiology and anatomy with three to five years experience in pathology. 2. Certification by American Association of Pathology Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Pathology Assistant, or must successfully attain certification within 6 (six) months of employment as a Pathology Assistant to retain employment at the DMCUL.

Responsibilities

The Pathologist Assistant assists a pathologist in all aspects of anatomic pathology, primarily by performing dissection and dictating gross descriptions of surgical specimens, and preparing appropriate sections for processing. This role also involves performing frozen sections, collecting specimens for special studies, and instructing PA students and new residents on gross pathology techniques.