Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Pathologists' Assistant in the Anatomic Pathology department. Pathologists' Assistant performs gross dissection of biopsies and complex surgical tissues for review by pathologist of specimens from hospital, outpatient clinics and outside clients. Assists with resident and medical student teaching and provides clinical oversight for Anatomic Pathology Technicians in the Gross Room, Cytology specimen prep and autopsies. Operating within UChicago Medicine's Department of Pathology, we provide reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services.
Job Summary
In consultation with the Anatomical Pathology Manager, the pathologists and the Medical Directors, the Pathologists’ Assistant is responsible for the gross pathology dissection, gross description and sampling of biopsies and complex surgical tissue specimens. Sampling and description is performed in accordance to established procedures to aid pathologists in obtaining the diagnosis. The Pathologists’ Assistant assists with resident and medical student teaching and may provide oversight of activities in support of basic laboratory operations including intraoperative consultations and autopsy services. The Pathologists’ Assistant also performs biobanking duties such as coordinating, obtaining, and documenting tissue specimens to be used for research for the Human Tissue Resource Center (HTRC).
Essential Job Functions
• Participates in hiring new staff and provides performance feedback to staff.
Required Qualifications
Position Details
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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