Describes gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated, and complicated surgical
specimens, ensuring all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned. Dissects surgical
specimens and prepares tissue for histologic processing. Assists Pathologists in performing
autopsies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs gross examination and dictation of surgical specimens
- Photographs all appropriate gross specimens for teaching purposes and patient reports
- Keeps paperwork, instruments and workspace clean, free of blood or other potential
contaminating or infectious materials
- Assists Pathologist in frozen sections
o Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective actions for problems with frozen
section preparation and staining, or problems with the cryostat
- Ability to process a fresh lymph node, including touch preps, representative sections in
RPMI
- Ability to open a uterus, bowel, ovary, etc. submitted for OR consultation and present
findings to Pathologist
- Supports the maintenance of the cryostat as required
- Assists Pathologist in autopsies
o Confers with the attending pathologist(s) to identify any special techniques and
procedures to be utilized in the completion of examination (e.g. cultures smears;
histochemical, immunofluorescence, toxicological, viral, etc.), and notifying all
personnel directly involved
- Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
o Supports department in being inspection ready
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Certifications:
- BS Degree, MS Degree preferred
- Graduate of an NAACLS accredited PA Program and pass the ASCP certification exam and Maintain ASCP certification
- 1+ year experience preferred
- Exceptions made for OJT certified Pathologist Assistants
Skills and Abilities:
- Medical terminology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Must be able to work independently
- Flexible and committed to the team concept
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Willing to instruct and train other staff members
- Highly adaptable, with the ability to prioritize and focus
- Ability to effectively work with leadership and staff at all levels of the organization
- Basic PC skills including MS Office, and the ability to learn new software
- Maintains professionalism in all facets of the laboratory environment
Location: Puyallup, WA. May float to Renton, Tukwila, or Bellevue if needed.
Physical Requirements:
See Physical Activities Checklist
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Incyte Pathology provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability
or handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or
honorably discharged veteran status or protected genetic information or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
