University of Florida
Pathology Assistant
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Classification Title
Pathology Assistant
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. Bachelor's or M.S. degree or its equivalent is required. Must have an active ASCP certification or be eligible to sit for ASCP certification examination.
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- Prepare, dictate the gross description, and dissect human tissue from surgical specimens.
- Include pertinent clinical history, description of gross anatomic features, preparation of human tissues for histologic processing, and photographing all pertinent specimens and slides.
- Incorporate the use of digital microscopy, remote microscopy, and other technologies as needed.
- Discard samples as appropriate.
- Perform frozen sections with staining under the direction of a pathologist.
- Receive, accession, and correlate paperwork with specimens received.
- Work and communicate with personnel from submitting accounts as well as courier.
- Resolve discrepancies working with others 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.
- Instruct students in the proper techniques of gross handling of surgical pathology specimens.
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Expected Salary
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.
Preferred
N/A
Special Instructions to Applicants
- In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
- Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
- Health Assessment Required: Yes
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