\ As a Pathology Assistant, your responsibilities encompass assisting the Pathologists with the grossing of human surgical specimens as well as ambulatory procedures in Ultrasound and the Operating Room. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the preparation and performance of surgical specimen examinations, which include: + Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and numbering of all surgical specimens following standard operating procedure with patient identification. + Supports Pathology with Ambulatory procedures.(I.e. FNA) + Support accession as necessary. + Obtain clinical history including scans, X-rays, etc. when indicated. + Assist the pathologist in describing gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens and preparing tissue for microscopic examination to include the preparation of light, electron and immunofluorescent microscopy. + Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special techniques as directed by the pathologist. + Photograph all pertinent specimens and microscopic slides. + Assures correct coding and filing of surgical protocols and reports, filing photographic and microscopic slides and maintenance of other anatomical reports and data. + Prepares specimens and blocks to send out to a reference lab for additional testing or consultation as needed. + Assure proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supply inventory, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite. + Assist in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology meetings. + Assist, initiate, institute, and/or accomplish certain specialized procedures or duties as designated by the Senior Director Lab & Imaging Services, including continuing education lectures, supervisory and teaching responsibilities and any other additional responsibilities assigned by the laboratory administration team. + Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and other regulatory agencies (CAP, JCAHO, FDA, etc.) policies. + Maintains procedure manuals, as needed. + Developed in conjunction with the Medical Director and Department of Pathologists, QA monitors to assure continued safe practices. + It involves other departments in project planning and implementation. + Supports others in the department and provides help and assistance when possible. + Regularly attends and participates in team and or departmental meetings and activities. + Keeps others in the department informed of relevant information. + Regularly offers and requests constructive feedback and coaching. + Establishes and maintains effective working relationships. + Welcomes patients/customers/employees in a warm, friendly manner. + Actively listens and constructively responds to questions and concerns in a timely manner. + Ensures that the dignity of the patient/customer/employee is maintained at all times + Abides by and upholds the hospital’s service excellence standards. + Respects the diversity of the patient/customer/employee population. + Demonstrates safe and effective use of equipment. + Ensures that the dignity of the patient/customer/employee is maintained at all times. Required: + BS or MS in Anatomic Pathology, Medical Technology or Biological Science or equivalent education. + Meets the qualification requirements of testing personnel (42CFR 493.1489) to perform high-complexity testing, and be under the supervision of a qualified pathologist. + Experience equal to at least 3 months in a laboratory specialty of Histology and/or Pathology.