Reporting to the Director and under the supervision of a Pathologist, the Pathologist Assistant performs gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens as well as autopsy procedures using established and approved procedures and protocols. The Pathologist Assistant prepares biological specimens for analysis and performance of special techniques as indicated by the pathologist. The incumbent assists in the education and training of residents, fellows and students as assigned.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Independently performs as well as assists pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, evisceration, description autopsy, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens.
• Prepares tissues for microscopic examination, including preparation of frozen and permanent sections for light, electron and immunoflourescent microscopy.
• Performs postmortem examinations by functioning as the primary prosector to include external examination, in-situ organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, dictation of organ weights, and gross anatomic findings to find cause of death. Assures the completion of the autopsy report and proper filing for future retrieval.
• Maintains all gross room and morgue equipment, pathology archives, and archived specimens. Photographs samples for conferences and education purposes.
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supplies and cleanliness of surgical pathology area for proper operation and safety.
• Acts as an adjunct instructor for the education of residents, fellows and students in their educational rotations as directed.
• Performs other pathology assistance duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related biological sciences field required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years’ related grossing experience preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

PA Certification or eligible for PA certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

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About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. [Register to View] , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. [Register to View] , nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia area, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and more than 160 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. [Register to View] is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.