Pathologists Assistant

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Lab-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

New grads or near graduation welcome to apply! Must sit for exam within 6 months of start date.

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The Pathologist Assistant (PA) is a highly trained, allied health professional who assists Attending Pathologists under direct or indirect supervision. In addition to surgical dissection, the PA provides comprehensive training to medical residents and medical students. An ability to resolve discrepancies and to work with others in a high-volume setting is critical. Duties will include the understanding and inclusion of pertinent clinical history, description of gross anatomic features, prioritizing to expedite cases to maintain a positive workflow.

Continuing education opportunities supported.

Location: 1625 N Campbell Ave

Shift: Mon-Fri, Hours: Varied (7am-6pm) No Call, No Weekends

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 800-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 700 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pathologist Assistant (PA) is a highly trained, allied health professional who assists Attending Pathologists under direct or indirect supervision. In addition to surgical dissection, the PA provides comprehensive training to medical residents and medical students. An ability to resolve discrepancies and to work with others in a high-volume setting is critical. Duties will include the understanding and inclusion of pertinent clinical history, description of gross anatomic features, prioritizing to expedite cases to maintain a positive workflow.

 

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assists in the preparation, photography, dictation and grossing of surgical specimen dissections of all complexity levels from routine to multiple part cancer resections.

 

2. Provides education and instruction for Pathology Residents, Fellows and medical students regarding proper gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens. This includes gross photography techniques, selection of appropriate tissue sections for microscopic examination and additional studies, the dictation of complete and pertinent descriptions of gross findings.

 

3. Assists with frozen section specimens and intra-operative consultations as needed, as well as providing guidance to Pathology Residents and Fellows.

 

4. Assists in providing immediate consultation for renal biopsy adequacy evaluation in the clinical setting and may perform proper preparation of tissue for subsequent diagnosis by the Pathologist.

 

5. Provides support for tissue selection and consultation on specimens for tumor banking or other research projects as requested.

 

6. Provides feedback to surgical pathology assistants and support staff as needed. Exhibits problem solving skills of a highly complex nature, assures proper instrument maintenance, specimen photography, and troubleshooting according to guidelines established by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Requires B.S. degree or higher with minimum science credits met as required by College of American Pathologists (CAP). Completion of a National Accrediting Agency Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) approved Pathologists' Assistant program.

 

Demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding specimens and the findings associated with the laboratory functions. Must be able to maintain good rapport with departmental personnel and be able to work flexible hours (e.g., evenings and weekends on-call as determined by departmental needs).

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification or eligible for certification with certification attained within first year of employment.

 

Three to five years of experience working in a gross room.

 

Experience with teaching in an academic setting or a resident training program.

 

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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