Summary
Under general supervision of a pathologist, independently performs or assists in accessioning, dissection, evisceration, description, autopsy, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens. Assists faculty in the supervision and training of entry level resident physicians and fellows in pathology.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 methodology 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.
Coordinates the acquisition of tissue specimens used for research purposes.
Maintains digital files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography.
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.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
2+ years of experience - Required
Gross Pathology experience - Required
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ASCP
ABOUT THE FACILITY
McLaren Northern Michigan is a 202-bed regional hospital located in Petoskey, Michigan serving residents in 22 counties across northern Lower Michigan and the eastern part of the Upper Peninsula. More than 230 physicians represent nearly all medical and surgical specialties, enabling full-service care with an emphasis on cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, and neurosciences.
Dress Code: Light Blue Scrubs
EMR: Cerner •
Last updated on Apr 1, 2021