Job Description

1. Performs gross description and dissection of tissue removed at surgery. Photographs all pertinent gross specimens and slides. Procures appropriate specimens for residents and medical students history. 2. Assists with frozen section examinations including preparation and staining of section and summary of patient's medical history. 3. Assists pathologist by ascertaining proper legal authorization and patient's medical charts; conferring with attending pathologist to identify special procedures to be utilized during examination. 4. Coordinates autopsy services including supervision of laboratory personnel. Cleans and maintains an orderly working area following each autopsy. 5. Prepares and presents at weekly clinical conferences; ensures large cases are accurately transcribed. Teaches students as required. 6. Interacts with surgical staff and surgeons to ensure timely delivery of samples from operating room to surgical pathology for tissue procurement. Assists in collection of tissue from Autopsy Unit. 7. Updates and maintains database of tissues collection and usage. 8. Prepares and provides monthly reports to Department Chief or Manager. 9. Performs other functions necessary for providing pathology services.



Required Skill/ability 1: Excellent communication skills.



Required Skill/ability 2: Ability to function both independently and as part of a team.



Required Skill/ability 3: Highly motivated and highly organized.



Required Skill/ability 4: Proven experience handling human specimens.



Required Skill/ability 5: Flexibility to move between sites as work warrants.



Preferred Education: Preferred experience with MAC and IBM computer systems.



Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)



Posting Position Title: Pathology Assistant



University Job Title: Pathology Assistant



Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Preferred experience with MAC and IBM computer systems.

Master's Degree of Health Science in Pathology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About Yale University

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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