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As a **Pathologist Assistant** , you’ll be an essential part of a collaborative medical team, working closely with Attending Pathologists to perform complex surgical specimen dissections and provide expert guidance to residents and medical students. This role demands precision, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’ll contribute to critical diagnostic processes, including frozen sections, renal biopsies, and tumor banking, while ensuring accurate documentation and maintaining workflow efficiency. If you're passionate about pathology and education, and thrive in a setting where your expertise directly impacts patient care and medical training, we invite you to apply and make a difference. **Schedule** : Monday - Friday , 8am-pm Banner Research is at the leading edge in a new era of scientific discovery and innovation. Our basic and clinical research faculty turns ground-breaking research findings into new identification, treatment and prevention methods for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Cardiovascular disease, Cancer and Orthopedics. We have an international reputation for our work and we provide outstanding access for patients to clinical trials. Our commitment to excellence allow us to make a difference in people's lives every day. 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. 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