About Us
Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology.
Founded in 2011, our parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.
Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.
Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.
Summary of Position
The Certified Pathologist Assistant PRN is responsible for performing all Grossing Technician (GT) responsibilities, including assisting the assigned anatomic pathologists in organizing and conducting all aspects of the pathology portion of a study. This dynamic position also performs functions related to Microscopic Imaging, Grossing, and Discrepancy Research/Resolution. This position must perform and/or understand a wide variety of Histology processes, including tissue grossing, case set-up, in-take of cases, microscopic imaging of patient specimens, and other duties as assigned and required following approved Standard Operating Procedures. In addition, the Certified Pathologist Assistant, under the general direction of the Grossing Manager, assumes additional leadership responsibilities such as workflow coordination and discrepancy resolution.
Key Job Elements
- Performs dissection and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens according to the guidelines established by the Laboratory Medical Director.
- Describes gross anatomic features of processing specimens (as defined by CAP), sections the specimen according to specific protocols, and submits the appropriate areas for histologic preparation.
- Assists management with training Grossing Technicians on low to moderately complex specimens.
- Ability to work weekends to ensure breast specimens maintain appropriate fixation times via cold ischemia monitoring.
- Photomicrographs area of interest of specimens to be included in the final report and perform Quality Control (QC) functions during the image capture process.
- Assists in the identification and research of discrepancy cases to determine the origin of variance.
- Responsible for helping pathologists, adjunct pathologists, and remote pathologists respond to quality assurance audits, etc.
- Demonstrates the ability to accurately prioritize and triage specimens, handle and dispose of specimens and chemical waste based on the laboratory’s procedural manual, and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the company.
- Performs quality control and quality assurance tests as required.
- Maintains all necessary documentation and current logs.
- Reports all concerns of test quality and/or patient or employee safety to a Manager or Safety Officer.
- Has a good understanding and working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
