Hours: One of two shifts-- 7:30-4:30 or 9-6pm. Possible few hours on a Saturday.
Two PAs. 1 pathology resident. ~18,000 specimens per year.
No autopsies
Cut Frozen Section only if you have the skill and experience.
Specimen types: Small biopsies to a wide variety of large complicated specimens including: Whipple resections, breast resections, soft tissue/sarcoma resections, ENT.
Biobanking of tumor cases.
Evaluate renal biopsies to determine adequacy.
May be asked questions regarding proper grossing technique from residents. Prior teaching experience is helpful.