MetaSense Inc · 12 hours ago
Pathologists Assistant
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$0/hr - $34.91/hr
5+ years expMetaSense Inc is seeking a Pathologist's Assistant to provide services in Anatomic pathology as a member of a team under the direction of a qualified Pathologist. The role involves assisting in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examinations and managing surgical specimens.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Responsible for growing by section of surgical specimens, biopsy's, complex cases, assessments and submitting it to surgical pathology
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 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
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
Aids in the quality assurance and quality control plan of the department. Primary responsibility in areas of specimen identification, frozen sections and in the quality control and maintenance of instruments and refrigerators in the work area
Responsible for inventory of frozen section room and surgical pathology lab (E & R-6) supplies. Submits order and stock supplies
Selects gross tissue and extremities for disposal after the reports have been finalized
Performs an autopsy, including external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, submission of tissue sections and dictation or recording of all data from gross analytical and microscopic examinations
Assists in other related duties as directed or as time permits
Qualification
Required
Minimum Exp: 5 years
Education: Bachelor of Science
Required Certification Exp: completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program or Previous certification by the American Association of Pathologist's Assistants (AAPA)
Must practice the customer service skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services
Must possess the following personal qualities: Be self directed, Be flexible and committed to the team concept, Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn, Possess interpersonal skills and communication skills, Be willing to instruct others, Be open to new learning experiences
Required Education: Bachelor of Science Degree from a regionally accredited college/university is required
Required Certifications & Licensure: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program OR PA (ASCP) Certification
Preferred
Preferred Certification: as a PA (ASCP)
Company
MetaSense Inc
ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING HEALTHCARE PLACEMENT TEAMS IN THE COUNTRY MetaSense, Inc.™ is a service-driven, Inc 5000 award-winning talent & technology company located in West Berlin, NJ, with offices in West Berlin, NJ and Philadelphia, PA.
Founded in 1999Voorhees, New Jersey, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Hunter
Chief Operating Officer
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