PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
Lansing, MI
Job Opportunity Job ID: 51139 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Perform Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

Perform the gross dissection and description for all types of specimens submitted to the laboratory for the pathologic evaluation. Perform the frozen section at the hospital and Mobile Laboratory. Assist with other duties in the histology section.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

  • Prepare, examine, dissect surgical and/or autopsy specimens submitted to the laboratory, including highly complex tissues.
  • Dictate the gross description of the surgical/autopsy sample according to accepted guidelines and under the direction of the Pathologist.
  • Perform gross dissection and description of tissue submitted for the frozen section,
  • Cut the tissue for the frozen section using cryostat,
  • Stain frozen section slides with H&E stain, coverslip frozen section slides,
  • Operate slide scanner in the Mobile Laboratory
  • Drive the Mobile Laboratory as necessary

Job Requirements

General Requirements

  • Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
  • Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
  • Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
  • Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
  • Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.

Work Experience See Education

Education

  • Graduate from a Baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant program OR successful completion of a post Bachelor’s program from an approved school of Pathologists’ Assistant OR Bachelor’s degree in sciences with background in physiology and anatomy with a minimum of three years' experience in pathology OR Employed by Sparrow Health System as a Pathologists’ Assistant prior to May, 2017 and has minimum of 8 years’ experience under a Licensed Pathologist grossing highly complex surgical tissues.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to perform in the frozen section.
  • Ability to convey issues and problems to others in a manner that is conducive to problem solving.
  • Ability to work with others in a team environment, placing the interests of the team ahead of individual interests.
  • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Requirements

Job Family Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health Requirements:

Shift Variable

Degree Type / Education Level Bachelor's

Status Full-time

Facility Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level New Grad
Posted 2026-01-12

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