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Pathologists' Assistant

MUSC
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Full-time

Job Description

Summary

The Pathologists’ Assistant PA(ASCP) provides highly specialized services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist.

Per regulatory / industry standards, PA performs all :

  • gross examination and dissection of surgical tissue samples, including complex resections.
  • preparation of tissue for frozen section and other ancillary testing procedures.
  • tissue procurement for clinical trials.
  • training of pathology personnel, including pathology residents
  • ensuring accurate and timely processing of pathological specimens

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Contingent Worker

Worker Sub-Type

Contractor

Cost Center

CC000459 CHS - Histopathology & Special Stains (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Pay Grade

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Under general supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologists’ Assistant, independently examines, prepares, describes, and dissects various surgical specimens from the simple to the highly complex.

The Pathologists’ Assistant aids in the supervision and training of grossing technicians, resident physicians, and pathology fellows in dissection procedures and techniques.

Responsibilities include prioritizing workflow, examination, and dissection of routine to highly complex neoplastic cases, submission of tissue for histological analysis, procurement of tissue for ancillary studies, summarizing and dictating medical histories and gross findings, assuring appropriate specimen accessioning, photographing specimens, and performing frozen sections for pathologists’ interpretation.

Additional

Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

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