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Job Summary:

Under direction of other Pathology Assistants, performs and assists in performance of surgical and necropsy examinations as deemed competent. Lays out instruments, prepares remains and performs initial preparation of tissues for study. Handles and maintains accurate identification of various specimens; maintains condition of equipment and clean work area.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Under direction of other Pathology Assistants, participates in preparation and performance of post-mortem examinations. Performs surgical specimen examinations, dissection, gross description and dictation as deemed competent. Photographs body, organs, and other specimens; maintains photographic index. Arranges and coordinates patients chart and other pertinent data for review with Pathologist. Assists in SNOP coding of surgical and necropsy diagnosis and specimens; helps maintain files of SNOP codes.

• Prepares and stores tissue. Assists with processing, assessing, and identification of same; obtains specimens for analysis.

• Maintains clean, orderly work area and ensures proper maintenance of instruments and equipment. Orders adequate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Experience

• N/A

  Education

• Associates degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology; or 60 semester hours to include 24 semester hours and laboratory training following CLIA requirements.

  License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

  Additional Requirements:

• Pathology related experience or successful completion of coursework or training in biology and chemistry area.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) months experience under direct training of certified pathologist.

• Completion of training and experience in histology.

• Preparing histological tissue samples and slides.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Pathology Assistant Associate

LOCATION: Honolulu, Hawaii

REQNUMBER: 1276591

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.