Pathology Assistant - Per Diem

Job description

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The Department of Pathology is currently seeking a per diem Pathology Assistant to work in Miami, FL. The Pathology Assistant - Per Diem (H) assists with the preparation and dissection of surgical specimens, under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. An employee in this position also prepares and selects tissue samples for analysis, handles tissue banking, and examines surgical pathology specimens, resections, and autopsies. The Pathology Assistant - Per Diem (H) records findings and sterilizes equipment. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens. Conducts postmortem examinations and prepares bodies to be released to funeral homes. Prepares tissue for numerous pathological tests, such as frozen section, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemical staining. Ensures proper sterilization and maintenance of equipment. Photographs gross and microscopic specim...