Pathologists' Assistant

Company: Cerebral Staffing, LLC
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Join Cerebral Staffing, LLC to work for our direct client Mayo in Eau Claire, WI as a Pathologist Assistant!

Location:

Pay: $48.00- $49.50/hour

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance

Job Title: Pathologist Assistant

Duties:

Position Overview:

Responsible for the 'Gross' examination of all routine tissues; processing frozen section specimens for the Pathologist; provides dissection assistance in the Frozen Section Laboratory after the case has initially been assessed by the Pathologist; primary prosector for autopsies, responsible for dissection and dictation for autopsy cases.

Skills:

Additional Experience and/or Qualifications:

Must possess technical and operational knowledge of the Frozen Section Lab and pathology procedures for gross examination of all routine tissues. Must have adequate use of both hands. Must be able to distinguish color. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to handle contact with deceased patients. Must be able to use a microscope and handle clinical instrumentation. Must be able to tolerate exposure to chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids, bases, and alcohol. Must be able to tolerate (low level) exposure to Ionizing radiation, such as Technesium and Prostatic Seeds, (Gamma Radiation). Must be able to tolerate exposure to microwaves. Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards such as blood borne pathogens and CJD. Must be able to handle skin contact with solvents and other chemicals such as, cleanser, 10% bleach, and chemical reagents. Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts. Must be able to work with immunosuppressed patients, particularly CJD, and frozen section specimens.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of an Approved Pathologists' Assistant Program or an equivalent of the Pathology Assistant-type of work experience. ASCP board of registry certification and current with ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program.

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