Pathology Assistant - Per Diem - Miami, FL

## Pathology Assistant
- Per Diem
- Miami, FLApplyremote type:
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The Pathology Department at the University of Miami Health System has an exciting opportunity for a Pathology Assistant to work per-diem in Miami, FL.
** CORE JOB SUMMARY
** The Pathology Assistant
- Per Diem assists with the preparation and dissection of surgical specimens, under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. An employee in this position also prepares and selects tissue samples for analysis, handles tissue banking, and examines surgical pathology specimens, resections, and autopsies. The Pathology Assistant
- Per Diem records findings and sterilizes equipment.
** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
** 1. Performs the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens.
2. Conducts postmortem examinations and prepares bodies to be released to funeral homes.
3. Prepares tissue for numerous pathological tests, such as frozen section, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemical staining.
4. Ensures proper sterilization and maintenance of equipment.
5. Photographs gross and microscopic specimens, helps prepare educational conferences, and provides training to pathology personnel.
6. Fills administrative, instructional, and supervisory roles.
7. Prepares medical records and history for each examinee.
8. Obtains legal authorization for a patient's autopsy.
9. Works as a liaison to other departments and laboratories to ensure quality healthcare.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
*** This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
***** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
*** Associate degree in relevant field required
* No previous experience required
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*** Learning Agility:
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
* Teamwork:
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
* Technical Proficiency:
Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
* Communication:
Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

I.
** Surgical Pathology: 50%
** 1.
Specimen triage.
2.
Obtain and review patient's clinical history.
3.
Completely and accurately describe/dictate gross features of specimens submitted to anatomic pathology.
4.
Prepare tissues for processing for light microscopy.
5.
Obtain samples for studies such as flow cytometry, research, cytogenetics, cultures.
6.
Perform special procedures including x-ray imaging, frozen sections, tumor triage in OR when resident is unavailable.
7.
Photograph gross specimens and microscopic slides.
** II. Administrative Duties: 50%
** 1.
Development and maintenance of surgical pathology grossing protocols, policies, procedures, reports and data.
2.
Assure proper maintenance of all equipment
3.
Assure provision of adequate supplies for and cleanliness of the gross room.
4.
Performance of supervisory/management duties.
5.
Teach pathology residents, medical students, pathology assistant, and grossing techs.
** III. Extra Clinical Duties (ECD)
** Extra Clinical Duties (ECD) is defined as voluntary resident level patient care related to training, includes additional compensation, and is performed in addition to the HSO’s…