Pathologist Assistant, PRN

University of Maryland - Easton, MD

Full-time

Easton, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The position involves assisting pathologists in the professional duties of autopsy and surgical pathology under the supervision of anatomical pathology management. The role includes performing surgical pathology examinations, maintaining equipment, and participating in the training of residents and PA students.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical pathology examination of specimens, including gross description and dissection of all surgical specimens in accordance with protocols and departmental procedures, under the direction of the pathologists.
• Assists with the proper storage and disposal of specimens.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and assists with supply inventory.
• Provides assistance with frozen sections, autopsies and morgue duties, as needed.
• Participates in the training of residents and PA students.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and nursing staff to ensure that specimens are handled appropriately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited Pathologists' Assistant program is required.
• Must be certified by a national registry or attain such registry within one year from date of hire.
• Six months of professional experience assisting with surgical pathology examinations and autopsies is preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Procedures, dissection and human anatomy is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Teaching experience is preferred.