Pathologists' Assistant-Odessa
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7111294 (Ref:13033-en_US)
Posted: September 21, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
Performs gross dissection of surgical specimens, selecting appropriate tissue to be submitted for histologic review and dictating verbal reports regarding the specimens.
Job Duties
- Performs gross dissection using standard dissection protocols of surgical specimens, selecting appropriate tissue to be submitted for histologic review.
- Dictates verbal reports regarding the specimens in a clear, complete, sufficient manner.
- Effectively communicates deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, reports, paperwork, database information, and equipment.
- Collects and catalogs fresh tissue for the special studies.
- Prepares quality assurance reports.
- Reviews and revise reports, CPT charge codes and obtain A-charges for international patients.
- Instructs and advise personnel on pathology techniques and procedures.
- Photographs specimens for documentation.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from accredited Pathologist Assistant Program or Bachelor's degree in Biological or Allied Health Sciences.
- Six months of relevant experience if graduated from an accredited Pathology Assistant Program.
- With a Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Allied Health Sciences, two years of related experience..
- Certified as a Pathologist’s Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP-PA).
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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