Pathology Assistant Job at University of Florida, Florida, NY

  • University of Florida
  • Florida, NY

Job Description

At the University of Florida, we are a people of purpose. We're committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as they could be. And we strive for a greater impact: one measured in people helped... Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's or a master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and completion of NASALS-accredited pathologist's assistant program within the last five years; or a medical degree may substitute for a bachelor's degree with five years of relevant clinical experience. Job Description: Pathologist Assistant (Assistant in Pathology). This position is defined as a professional assistant to the pathologist whose duties include grossing of specimens, gross photography, accessioning of surgical specimens, instruction in handling gross surgical specimens, performance of frozen sections and all other related duties. Bachelors or M.S. degree or its equivalent is required. Must have an active ASCP certification or be eligible to sit for ASCP certification examination. Prepare, dictate the gross description and dissect human tissue from surgical specimen. These duties will include the understanding and inclusion of pertinent clinical history, description of gross anatomic features, preparation of human tissues for histologic processing and photographing all pertinent specimens and slides. Further, as this field progresses, the use of digital microscopy, remote microscopy and other technologies may need to be incorporated in the day-to-day operations. Discard samples as appropriate. Perform frozen sections with staining under the direction of pathologist. This will include the freezing of human tissue removed at the time of surgery in preparation of intra-operative examination by a pathologist. Receive, accession, and correlate paperwork with specimens received. Work and communicate with personnel from submitting accounts as well as courier. Resolves discrepancies working with others in order to expedite cases. Maintain storage of samples and instrumentation used in anatomic pathology sample preparation, such as cassette printers, computer, camera, gross bench, cryostat, and microscope. Prepare tissue samples for flow cytometry, immunohistochemical (IHC) stains, genetic testing, microbiology culture, and various other laboratory evaluations Other duties as assigned, which may include instructing students in the proper techniques of gross handling of surgical pathology specimens. Salary range is between $100,000 - 132,000; commensurate with experience Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or a master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and completion of NASALS-accredited pathologist's assistant program within the last five years; or a medical degree may substitute for a bachelor's degree with five years of relevant clinical experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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