*_SUMMARY:_* We are currently seeking a *casual Pathologists*' *Assistant *to join our team. This casual role will work on an as needed basis. *Purpose of position: *Under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty performing, teaching, planning, evaluating, and coordinating activities in the Surgical Pathology and Autopsy Services section of the Laboratory *_RESPONSIBILITIES:_* * Performs specimen gross examination * Selects, dissects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination * Performs frozen sections * Performs gross and microscopic photography * Prepares and utilizes necessary materials for teaching, training and evaluation of students (pathology residents, non-pathology residents, and medical students) and technical staff * Assists with and/or presents teaching conferences * Reviews autopsy authorization and patient information and proceeds accordingly * Performs autopsies as scheduled (examination, inspection, specimen collection, photography) * Assists in the preparation of the preliminary anatomic diagnoses of the autopsy * Maintains specimen storage (both short and long term) to meet regulatory, legal and teaching requirements * Collects data for and assesses quality indicators for surgical pathology * Maintains reliability and functionality of all tests systems as assigned * Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards * Assists in the evaluation of equipment and instrumentation * Writes procedures and provides technical direction as needed to staff * Assists with billing and audits and assurance of compliance *_QUALIFICATIONS:_*__ __/*Minimum Qualifications:*/ * Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and completion of formal Pathologists’ Assistant training program -OR- * An approved equivalent combination of education and three years or more of on the job training experience /*Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:*/ * Customer service skills /*License/Certifications:*/ * Certification or eligibility for certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), OR an approved equivalent * As a condition of employment, those hired "as eligible" must become certified within 24 months of hire **Title:** *Pathologists' Assistant - Casual* **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus* **Requisition ID:** *241727*