Travel Pathology Assistant - $2,180 per week in Detroit, MI

Job Title : Pathologist's Assistant Profession : Pathologist's Assistant Specialty : - Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : Monday to Friday Hours per Shift : 3 : 00 PM - 11 : 30 PM Experience : Minimum of 5 years License : Required : Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program or PA (ASCP) Certification. Certifications : Required : Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program or PA (ASCP) Certification. Must-Have : Must possess customer service skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services. Must be self-directed, flexible, and committed to the team concept. Must demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn. Must possess interpersonal and communication skills. Must be willing to instruct others and be open to new learning experiences. Description : The Pathologist's Assistant provides services in Anatomic pathology as a member of a team under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Assists in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examinations. Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations. Responsibilities include gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens. Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination, including frozen and permanent sections for light, electron, and fluorescent microscopy. Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and assuring proper identification of specimens according to surgical pathology policies. Prepares containers and tissue cassettes. Aids in resident training by offering technical instruction in accordance with practice guidelines. Assesses residents' competency in handling specimens. Responsible for gross photography of specimens as needed. Maintains files as assigned. Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository. Completes documentation and quality assurance indicators. Aids in quality assurance and quality control plans of the department, primarily in areas of specimen identification and maintenance of instruments. Responsible for inventory and ordering of supplies for the surgical pathology lab. Selects gross tissue and extremities for disposal after report finalization. Performs autopsies, including external examination and dissection. Submits tissue sections and records data from examinations. Assists with other related duties as directed or as time permits.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a