Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.General Summary Statement
Provides gross description and dissection services in Surgical Pathology that meet department needs and high standards of care. Assists the Pathologists with case detail necessary for correlating gross specimen findings with the microscopic findings as they formulate final diagnoses. Photographs specimens. Provides an interface with specimen collection areas regarding PreAnalytic specimen issues. For per diem staff, specific and/or specialized skills are appropriate to task performance and frequency.
Education Training and Experience
BS and/or MS degree (CLIA “High Complexity” testing status). Graduate of an AAPA approved program/equivalent providing for Board Examination. Minimum of two years experience. Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment: tissue processors and cryostats
Licensure/Certification
Holds or eligible for PA (ASCP)CM Board Certification with AAPA Board Certification and Fellow Status.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.