Pathology Assistant - Singapore - National Skin Centre(S) Pte Ltd

National Skin Centre(S) Pte Ltd

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Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

Family Group: Allied Health

A Pathologist Assistant will perform high-complexity testing of grossing surgical pathology specimens as well as passing small biopsies.

He or she will work primarily in the Fix and Trim Room of the Department of Pathology and may also be rotated to perform specimen reception and assisting other pathologists during prosection.

Responsibilities:

Grossing
Examination and recording of gross description of specimens and submission of sections for microscopic examination.

- a. Small specimens - endoscopic and core biopsies, small non-complicated specimens
- b. Large uncomplicated specimens - colectomy, mastectomy, gastrectomy, etc.

Assisting pathologist
Assist pathologist during grossing. Includes printing of cassettes and workload entry.

Specimen reception

Assessment of specimens received for suitability and acceptance. Includes case accessioning and order entry in to the laboratory information system.

Tissue processor management

Ensure the tissue processors function and reagent consumption are optimal for tissue processing.

Job Requirements:

Preferably at least a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or any other equivalent qualification.
At least 6 years of working experience as a medical technologist in a histopathology laboratory.
Completion of formal training as a pathologist assistant will be advantageous.