Pathologist Assistant

Pathologist Assistant Mountain View, CA Full-Time Days Key Responsibilities: Describes gross anatomic features, dissects surgical specimens and prepares tissue for histological examinations. Corrects and finalizes gross description section of surgical pathology report following transcription. Assures appropriate specimen accessioning Obtains the clinical history and photographs all pertinent specimens and microscopic slides as directed by the pathologists. Confers with pathologists (when needed) to identify special stains, techniques and procedures that will be necessary (i.e. pre-processing immunohistochemical or special stains, cultures, flow cytometry, smears) and notifies appropriate personnel. Performs full autopsy service and is responsible for prosecting cases. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required. Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically understanding of Pathology Excellent data entry, word processing, spelling, grammar and editing skills Expert level experi...