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Pathologists Assistant Checklist

SURGICAL PATHOLOGY * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Performs gross examination of a broad range of surgical pathology specimens to ensure prompt department turnaround time
Ensures appropriate specimen accessioning
Verifies surgical specimen identification with surgical pathology request forms
Performs complex tissue dissection
Maintains records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation
Processes a wide spectrum of surgical pathology specimens, including limb amputations
Obtains gross photos of all tumor and unusual surgical pathology specimens in a digital format
Assists pathologists in all daily activities of the surgical pathology cutting room
Assists in the training of surgical pathology and procedures to residents
SURGICAL PATHOLOGY * FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Performs gross examination of a broad range of surgical pathology specimens to ensure prompt department turnaround time
Ensures appropriate specimen accessioning
Verifies surgical specimen identification with surgical pathology request forms
Performs complex tissue dissection
Maintains records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation
Processes a wide spectrum of surgical pathology specimens, including limb amputations
Obtains gross photos of all tumor and unusual surgical pathology specimens in a digital format
Assists pathologists in all daily activities of the surgical pathology cutting room
Assists in the training of surgical pathology and procedures to residents
FROZEN SECTION * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Prepares and performs frozen sections and gross operating room consultations with assigned pathologist
Assists pathologists with specimen photography and creating diagrams
Prepares frozen sections for stat pathology diagnosis
Cuts and stains specimens for frozen sections as needed
Check coding and billing and enter quality assurance data
FROZEN SECTION * FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Prepares and performs frozen sections and gross operating room consultations with assigned pathologist
Assists pathologists with specimen photography and creating diagrams
Prepares frozen sections for stat pathology diagnosis
Cuts and stains specimens for frozen sections as needed
Check coding and billing and enter quality assurance data
AUTOPSY * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Assists pathologists with autopsy procedures using proper techniques
Records data on autopsy specimens
Maintains digital files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography
Completes postmortem examination reports
AUTOPSY * FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Assists pathologists with autopsy procedures using proper techniques
Records data on autopsy specimens
Maintains digital files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography
Completes postmortem examination reports
TISSUE SPECIMEN HANDLING/PROCESSING * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Collects tissue specimens for chemical analysis and records pertinent findings
Identifies and prepares human surgical tissue specimens for gross procedures according to laboratory protocols
Prepares dissected tissue specimens for cytology examination
Treats tissue specimens in preparation for dissection
Dissects, examines, weighs, and photographs organs and specimens
Applies processing protocols on patient tissue specimens to ensure efficient and accurate diagnosis
Coordinates the acquisition of tissue specimens used for research purposes
Labels and stores gross tissue specimens according to CAP and HIPAA regulations
TISSUE SPECIMEN HANDLING/PROCESSING * FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Collects tissue specimens for chemical analysis and records pertinent findings
Identifies and prepares human surgical tissue specimens for gross procedures according to laboratory protocols
Prepares dissected tissue specimens for cytology examination
Treats tissue specimens in preparation for dissection
Dissects, examines, weighs, and photographs organs and specimens
Applies processing protocols on patient tissue specimens to ensure efficient and accurate diagnosis
Coordinates the acquisition of tissue specimens used for research purposes
Labels and stores gross tissue specimens according to CAP and HIPAA regulations
LABORATORY PROTOCOLS * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Maintains pathology lab equipment and reagents
Utilizes lab software, microscope, as well as any other lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction
Performs quality control protocols and other necessary supplies
Trains new technicians on laboratory equipment and protocols whenever necessary
LABORATORY PROTOCOLS * FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Maintains pathology lab equipment and reagents
Utilizes lab software, microscope, as well as any other lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction
Performs quality control protocols and other necessary supplies
Trains new technicians on laboratory equipment and protocols whenever necessary
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Supervises and trains entry-level resident physicians in pathology methodology and procedures
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with others
Coordinates work of other, and may cross-work units to resolve problems
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS * FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Supervises and trains entry-level resident physicians in pathology methodology and procedures
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with others
Coordinates work of other, and may cross-work units to resolve problems
COMMUNICATION * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Understands the chain of communications, who to contact, and when
Communicates sufficient information to keep the supervisor informed
COMMUNICATION * FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Understands the chain of communications, who to contact, and when
Communicates sufficient information to keep the supervisor informed
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Sorian
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION * FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Sorian