[ref. i03367224] Pathologist Assistant

apartmentKORE1 Technologies placeBaldwin Park calendar_month1/1/25

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Pathologist Assistant in Duarte, Ca.

Position Summary: Receives and examines surgical specimens for further diagnosis, autopsy prosseccing and photography.

Prepares specimens for fixation and embedding. Performs frozen section procedures and participates in a
variety of departmental activities and services, including patient services, research, teaching and technical
procedure development. Prior to obtaining Pathologist Assistant certification, must perform the following

essential functions under the guidance of a certified Pathologist Assistant.

Accessioning of surgical specimens in the laboratory information system (LIS).

Verify patient information on specimen requisition is complete.
Ensure specimen label and requisition are congruent.
Accession, label, and process specimens.
Triage cases to appropriate area for examination.
Follow laboratory procedures for handling incorrectly submitted specimens and

specimens with incomplete information.

Ensure specimens correlate to hard copy and laboratory information system
Note problems with specimen reception in the laboratory information

Perform processing and grossing of surgical specimens, as defined by CAP and CLIA 88, list A, B
and C, for anatomic pathology.

Ensure the specimen label and requisitions are congruent.
Dictate patient demographics and clinical history.
Describe gross anatomic features of the specimen on a biopsy service.
Gross surgical cases as specified in List A, B and C of the CLIA regulations
Place specimen sample(s) into appropriately labeled cassettes.
Perform frozen section microtomy and staining

Maintains gross room equipment, supply inventory, specimen storage and disposal, and general cleanliness of the laboratory.

Ensure an adequate stock of supplies, reagents and solutions for the laboratory
Ensure cleanliness of laboratory areas, instrument and equipment according to CAP

checklists.

Ensure the proper disposal techniques for specimens, body fluids, other specimen waste

and used reagents.
Performs routine and complex autopsies.

Validate consent for autopsy; verify patient name and restrictions prior to autopsy
Respect religious convictions of patient and family
Prepare body for external examination
Demonstrate proficiency of Letulle, Ghon, Rokitansky and Virchow technique
Ascertain special studies as requested
Collaborate with various research efforts.
Prepare body for funeral home
Notify funeral home autopsy completion.
Assigns tasks to gross room technical staff.

Assists with duties related to surgical pathology and autopsy services.

Write reviews and revise and implement standard operational procedures.
Evaluate and recommend new methods, procedures and equipment and follow through the implementation.
Maintain training and competency assessment records
Assure sections are prepared for inspections by regulatory agencies.
Meet deadlines for competency and regulatory assignments.
Coordinate multiple activities and takes responsibility for finishing assigned duties,

assisting others when needed.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies
Minimum Experience: 0-1 year of experience as a certified Pathologist Assistant in an
anatomic pathology laboratoryReq. Certification/Licensure: ASCP / AAPA Pathologist Assistant certification or must be ASCP/AAPA
Pathologist Assistant certified within 6 months of hire date.
Preferred Education: Masters' Degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies

Skills/Abilities: Excellent human relations skills

Ability to work in a morgue or morgue setting and deal with related situations
Coordinate meetings
Proofread documents
Input data into computer programs
Maintain logs
Research information
Delegate tasks
Monitor staff productivity
Maintain staffing levels
Compile data
Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills
Foster and promote a positive image

Software: LIS, EPIC / Beaker preferred, Microsoft Office / MS Excel / Word, preferred

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