Pathologist Assistant (Per Diem) - Bethlehem, PA

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. JOB SUMMARY: Performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: EDUCATION: - Responsible for assuring correct accessioning and numbering of all surgical specimens; gross description and dissection of low to high complexity surgical specimens. - Select and prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination. - Specimen photography and radiography as needed. - Summarize the clinical history and procurement of scans, x-rays, lab data, etc., when initiated. - Responsible for assuring correct coding and filing of surgical reports, photograph...