Yale University
New Haven, CT, USA
Position Focus:
Under limited supervision from the Director of Surgical Pathology and in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, act as Assistant to Pathologist at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Will report to the Specimen Receiving, Frozen Section, Gross Room Manager for administrative aspects of the program. This position will primarily work at Yale-New Haven Hospital, but will also rotate through Bridgeport Hospital.
Essential Duties
Performs gross description and dissection of tissue removed at surgery. Photographs all pertinent gross specimens and slides. Procures appropriate specimens for residents and medical students history.
Assists with frozen section examinations including preparation and staining of section and summary of patient's medical history.
Assists pathologist by ascertaining proper legal authorization and patient's medical charts; conferring with attending pathologist to identify special procedures to be utilized...