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The Department of Pathology is currently seeking a full time Pathology Assistant 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Pathology Assistant 3 assists with the preparation and dissection of surgical specimens, under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. An employee in this position also prepares and selects tissue samples for analysis, handles tissue banking, and examines surgical pathology specimens, resections, and autopsies. The Pathology Assistant 3 also records findings and sterilizes equipment.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens.
Conducts postmortem examinations and prepares bodies to be released to funeral homes.
Prepares tissue for numerous pathological tests, such as frozen section, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemical staining.
Ensures proper sterilization and maintenance of equipment.
Photographs gross and microscopic specimens, helps prepare educational conferences, and provides training to pathology personnel.
Fills administrative, instructional, and supervisory roles.
Prepares medical records and history for each examinee.
Obtains legal authorization for a patient's autopsy.
Works as a liaison to other departments and laboratories to ensure quality healthcare.
Fosters a unified culture and promotes a process for coloration, cooperation, and teamwork.
Monitors utilization patterns of laboratory services and advises leadership and other appropriate staff of developing trends in clinical service needs.
Leads and directs the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
Minimum 5 year of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University's core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Department Specific Functions
I. Surgical Pathology: 50%
1. Specimen triage.
2. Obtain and review patient's clinical history.
3. Completely and accurately describe/dictate gross features of specimens submitted to anatomic pathology.
4. Prepare tissues for processing for light microscopy.
5. Obtain samples for studies such as flow cytometry, research, cytogenetics, cultures.
6. Perform special procedures including x-ray imaging, frozen sections, tumor triage in OR when resident is unavailable.
7. Photograph gross specimens and microscopic slides.
II. Administrative Duties: 50%
1. Development and maintenance of surgical pathology grossing protocols, policies, procedures, reports and data.
2. Assure proper maintenance of all equipment
3. Assure provision of adequate supplies for and cleanliness of the gross room.
4. Performance of supervisory/management duties.
5. Teach pathology residents, medical students, pathology assistant, and grossing techs.
As a PA level 3, the employee will also have the following tasks:
Will serve as the "Lead" Pathology Assistant
Specimen prepping/ opening
Development and maintenance of surgical pathology grossing protocols, policies, procedures, reports, and data.
Performance of supervisory/ management duties.
Teach pathology residents, medical students, pathology assistant, and grossing techs.
Organization of distribution of cases
Evaluation and organization of Pathologists' Assistants schedule
Ensure and monitor that the specimens are properly prepped and within the time limits
Works directly with Medical Director to ensure grossing manual is up to date and is being followed
Host and lead scheduled huddles with Pathologists' Assistants
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