**Penn State Health** - **St. Joseph Medical Center**

**Location:** US:PA: Reading
**Work Type:** PRN
**FTE:** 0.001
**Shift:** Varied
**Hours:** varied, possible weekends
**Recruiter Contact:** Trevor Smith at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**

The Pathologists’ Assistant (PA), under the direct or indirect supervision of a Pathologist, performs the gross examination and sectioning of surgical pathology specimens. The PA will ensure timely completion of grossing surgical specimens, following specific protocols to aid in patient diagnosis. Coordinates functions between the Grossing area and other laboratory sections, surgical services and providers. Maintains various records, log and files as required by department standards, regulatory and accrediting organizations. Cross training or assisting in other sections of the pathology laboratory may occur as needed.

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