Pathologists Assistant Supervisor - Birmingham, Alabama

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Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Pathologists, the PA Supervisor independently performs or assists in dissection, description and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens while monitoring and directing others on the team.

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Day: Monday - Friday

Fulltime/Benefit Eligible

Essential Key Responsibilities:

• Assists quality by assuring appropriate specimen accession.
• Enhances data picture by obtaining clinical history as indicated.
• Prepares tissues for histologic processing by describing anatomic features, dissecting specimens.
• Obtains biological specimens for analysis (viral and blood cultures, toxilogical material, etc.) and perform special procedures (tumor triage, coronary artery perfusion, faxitron, etc.)
• Photographs pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
• Performs duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols and reports on data: File reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides; Assure completion of coding.
• Enhances understanding and diagnosis accuracy by assisting in the preparation, performance and documentation of human postmortem examinations.
• Participates in corporate Quality Management Committee to ensure a consistent and constant focus on improvement in quality.
• Performs troubleshooting of problem cases as required to correct any errors and assist the Pathologists with producing accurate diagnoses.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor in Laboratory Science.
• Completion of a Pathologists Assistant program accredited by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
• Certification by ASCP as Pathologists Assistant.

Experience:

• 5 years experience as a pathologist assistant.

Company:

Sonic Anatomic Pathology

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of accession, dissection, anatomical description and histological sampling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of gross room pathology procedures, protocols and techniques.
• Knowledge of procedures, regulations and standards for the acquisition of human tissue specimens for research.
• Ability to perform frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations.
• Knowledge of quality standards and requirements for pathology specimen photographs.
• Record maintenance skills.
• Ability to pass color deficiency testing.
• Knowledge of chemical reagents and equipment used in pathology research.
• Knowledge of biological specimen disposal, maintenance and storage procedures and techniques.
• Fellow membership in American Association of Pathologists Assistants required.

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