Performs gross examination of a broad range of surgical pathology specimens to ensure prompt department turnaround time

Ensures appropriate specimen accessioning

Verifies surgical specimen identification with surgical pathology request forms

Performs complex tissue dissection

Maintains records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation

Processes a wide spectrum of surgical pathology specimens, including limb amputations

Obtains gross photos of all tumor and unusual surgical pathology specimens in a digital format

Assists pathologists in all daily activities of the surgical pathology cutting room

Assists in the training of surgical pathology and procedures to residents

Prepares and performs frozen sections and gross operating room consultations with assigned pathologist

Assists pathologists with specimen photography and creating diagrams

Prepares frozen sections for stat pathology diagnosis

Cuts and stains specimens for frozen sections as needed

Check coding and billing and enter quality assurance data

Assists pathologists with autopsy procedures using proper techniques

Records data on autopsy specimens

Maintains digital files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography

Completes postmortem examination reports

Collects tissue specimens for chemical analysis and records pertinent findings

Identifies and prepares human surgical tissue specimens for gross procedures according to laboratory protocols

Prepares dissected tissue specimens for cytology examination

Treats tissue specimens in preparation for dissection

Dissects, examines, weighs, and photographs organs and specimens

Applies processing protocols on patient tissue specimens to ensure efficient and accurate diagnosis

Coordinates the acquisition of tissue specimens used for research purposes

Labels and stores gross tissue specimens according to CAP and HIPAA regulations

Maintains pathology lab equipment and reagents

Utilizes lab software, microscope, as well as any other lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction

Performs quality control protocols and other necessary supplies

Trains new technicians on laboratory equipment and protocols whenever necessary

Supervises and trains entry-level resident physicians in pathology methodology and procedures

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with others

Coordinates work of other, and may cross-work units to resolve problems

Understands the chain of communications, who to contact, and when

Communicates sufficient information to keep the supervisor informed

Allscripts

Care360

Cerner

CPSI

CPSI

Eclipsys

EPIC

MACLAB

McKesson/Paragon

McKesson/Paragon

PACS