Pathologist Assistant, Surgical & Autopsy
Detroit, Michigan
Henry Ford Hospital

Pathologist's Assistant - Detroit, Michigan

Specialty: Pathologists Assistant
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 10 weeks (68 days ≈ 10 weeks)

Job Summary

The Pathologist's Assistant provides services in Anatomic Pathology as part of a team under the supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Responsibilities include assisting in human post-mortem examinations and surgical specimen processing.

Essential Functions

• Assist in preparation and performance of human surgical specimen examinations, including gross description, dissection, and selection of tissue sections for microscopic examination (frozen and permanent sections).
• Accession specimens and ensure proper identification according to surgical pathology policies. Prepare containers and tissue cassettes.
• Support resident training and credentialing by providing technical guidance and assessing competency in specimen handling.
• Perform gross photography of specimens and maintain related files.
• Responsible for tumor procurement for biorepository, documentation, quality assurance, and business transactions.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control, focusing on specimen identification, frozen sections, and maintenance of instruments and refrigerators.
• Manage inventory and ordering of supplies for frozen section room and surgical pathology lab.
• Select gross tissue and extremities for disposal after final reports.
• Perform autopsies including external examination, organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, tissue submission, and documentation of findings.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned or as time permits.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong customer service skills with commitment to ongoing training.
• Self-directed, flexible, and team-oriented.
• Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn, and teamwork.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to instruct others and open to new learning experiences.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Not specified.