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Pathology Assistant
Job description
- Performs and / or assists pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, description, and histological sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens.
- Helps train entry level pathologists' assistants in gross room pathology methodology and procedures, under guidance and within protocol parameters provided by medical professional staff.
- Coordinates the acquisition of tissue specimens used for research purposes or for histology trainees.
- Participates in the accessioning and labeling of specimens, specimen storage and disposal, and the maintenance of reagents and equipment in the gross room.
- Assists in the histology laboratory in preparing slides.
- Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as requested or assigned.