Pathologists’ Assistant – Medical Examiner’s Office

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Pathologists’ Assistant – Medical Examiner’s Office at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier,
public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich,
high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional
educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job
duties):

Job Purpose:

Assists and provides technical assistance in the performance of autopsy and surgical
pathology services under general supervision of Pathologist. Describes and examines autopsy specimens, performs autopsy pro-section, obtains
appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation, and describes findings. Assists Pathologists in the preparation, grossing, and dissection
of autopsy specimens. Reports to Administrative Manager.

Essential Functions:

Performs complex procedures including
preparation for medical laboratory tests for diagnosis. Performs postmortem procedure with organ block dissection and histology tissue
preparation. Ensures integrity of toxicology samples, including packaging and preparation for shipment. Performs evisceration, toxicology
sample collection, photography, and radiography.

Reviews pertinent information and data for presentation to attending pathologist.
Provide training to rotating medical students and Pathologists’ Assistant students. Provides training of new techniques to autopsy
technicians. Communicates ideas and suggestions for the improvement of autopsy protocols in accordance with Lean Principles. Conducts
training seminars, instructing pathologists’ assistant students in the techniques and protocols of the autopsy and gross autopsy/forensic
pathology. Demonstrates gross pathology protocols and procedures to new trainees.

May assist with sections/specimens utilizing
cryostat, stains, and coverslip slides; maintains frozen section equipment. Identifies special techniques and procedures to be utilized in
the completion of the examination (ex: bacterial and viral cultures). Completes and ensures integrity of information entered electronic
database.

Assists in family-physician communications if required. Evaluates and maintains autopsy room equipment needs and supply
needs. Enters data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage. Establishes or monitors quality assurance
programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. Sets up, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment.

Assists in
cataloging autopsy photographs. Conducts medical research under direction of pathologists, microbiologists, or biochemists. Conducts medical
research under direction of forensic pathologist or anthropologist. Analyzes or collects samples of biological material for chemical content
or reaction.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Transfers and handles body from morgue to autopsy table.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s
degree

Requires graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s or Masters Pathologists’ Assistant program. Alternatively, has completed
Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences with background in physiology and anatomy and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Pathology.

Must be
eligible for certification as a Pathologist’s Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology

and complete certification
within 2 years of hire. Must maintain certification by completing continuing education requirements.

Certification as a Pathologists’
Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology is preferred.

Experience: 1 or more years
experience

Requires a minimum of 1 year of professional experience in Pathology including previous experience assisting with gross
description and dissection of surgical tissue; 3 years of experience preferred. Experience assisting with autopsies is
preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

Compensation: Dependent upon the candidate’s education, skills, and
experience
School/College/Division:

H06 – School of Medicine
Primary department:

H0689
Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category:
  Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Job
openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain
persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are
offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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