Pathologist Assistant

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of a pathologist, independently performs or assists in accessioning, dissection, description, autopsy, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens in an anatomic pathology laboratory setting. Other duties include submitting tissue samples for microscopic examination, recording macroscopic anatomic findings, examining body parts removed during surgery, performing frozen sections, training pathology residents, and performing other duties as assigned.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Performs and/or assists pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, evisceration, description, autopsy, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens.
• Supervises and trains entry-level resident physicians in pathology methodologies and procedures, under guidance and within protocol parameters provided by medical professional staff
• Performs frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters.
• Participates in the accessioning and labeling of specimens, specimen storage and disposal, and the maintenance of reagents and equipment.
• May complete postmortem examination reports.
• May review, interpret, and present findings.
• Equipment sterilization
• Regulatory compliance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of pathology procedures, protocols, and techniques
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively
• Dependability, flexibility, and adaptability are required
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, an accredited Pathologist Assistant program, or related field Required
• Current certification from the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants or the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is Strongly Preferred
• 2 years minimum experience in a laboratory setting Required