Pathologist Associate

Job ID:  1106
Job Function:  Allied Health
Institution:  National University Hospital

Job Purpose: To provide various anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

    1. Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)
    2. Gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens 
    3. Prepare tissue for numerous pathological tests including frozen section, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical staining.
    4. Photograph gross specimens
    5. Provide fresh tissue to tissue repository and research projects
    6. Train and assist pathology residents in grossing specimens

 

 

    1. Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)
    2. Maintenance of surgical pathology CAP protocols
    3. Assist in preparation for accreditation inspections (CAP, Joint Commission)
    4. Assist in organization and coordination of pathology conferences
    5. Any other duties as required by the laboratory

 

 

Job Specification/Requirements

            - Medically qualified doctors with postgraduate training in anatomic pathology

            - Atleast 2 years experience in grossing complex pathology specimens

            - Willing to work under the direction and supervision of pathologists