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Clark County

MEDICAL EXAMINER

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$235K - $347K/yr

... technicians. The office currently has seven full-time Medical Examiner positions and enjoys the ... autopsy. Actively engaged in educating fellows, medical students, and other medical trainees.

Washington University of St. Louis

$26.25 - $39.36/hr

... autopsy pathology, fresh tissue evaluation, organ procurement assessment, and molecular testing ... Acts as a technical resource for students, trainees and residents. * Assists supervisor with other ...

WVU Medicine

Histology Tech Grossing

Wheeling, WV · On-site

High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License, Histologist License, OR Trainee License issued by ... autopsy and surgical slides, decals, conference, teaching and research), according to SOP. Complete ...

WVU Medicine

Histology Tech Grossing

Wheeling, WV · On-site

High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License, Histologist License, OR Trainee License issued by ... autopsy and surgical slides, decals, conference, teaching and research), according to SOP. Complete ...

Clark County, NV

MEDICAL EXAMINER

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$235K - $347K/yr

... technicians. The office currently has seven full-time Medical Examiner positions and enjoys the ... autopsy. * Actively engaged in educating fellows, medical students, and other medical trainees.

WVU Medicine

Histotechnician

Morgantown, WV · On-site

High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License, Histologist License, OR Trainee License issued by ... autopsy and surgical slides, decals, conference, teaching and research), according to SOP. Complete ...

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Pathologists' Assistant - Medical Examiner's Office

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Wayne State University rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

288th of 617 rated colleges and universities

Job description

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. 

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