Maura Thurber
Omaha,NE
Summary
Experienced pathologist assistant with a strong work ethic and one year of valuable experience at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Proficient in providing assistance during medical autopsies and collaborating seamlessly with medical professionals to uphold the highest standards of practice and patient care. Skilled in grossing high complexity specimens and effectively communicating with surgeons and pathologists to determine optimal approaches for specimen grossing. Committed to adhering to policies and procedures while remaining attentive and adaptable in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathologist Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Gross moderate-high complexity surgical specimens
- Perform medical autopsies
- Consult with attending and resident physicians to determine optimal approach for each autopsy and ensure optimal outcome
- Perform frozen sections
- Consult with surgical team in OR and grossing bench when triaging high complexity specimens
- Manage policy and procedure for morgue
- Work with residents in autopsy suite and at grossing bench
- Accession surgical and autopsy cases
- Gross photography
- Procured tissue for research or educational purposes
Clinical Rotations
Eastern Virginia Medical School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (8/22 – 10/22, 5/23-6/23)
- Virginia Northern District OCME (10/22- 12/22)
- Eastern Carolina Pathology (1/23 – 3/23)
- HCA Chippenham (3/23 – 5/23)
Education
Master of Science - Pathologist Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA07.2023
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology -
College Of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE05.2021
Skills
- Surgical Pathology
- Gross Photography
- Medical Kidney Biopsies
- Autopsy (fetal, adult)
- Frozen Section
- Tissue Procurement for Research
- Manage Policy and Procedure for Morgue via iPassport
Accomplishments
ASCP Certified : 3162
Certification
ASCP Certified, 09/23, #3162
Personal Information
Title: Pathologist Assistant
Timeline
Pathologist Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Rotations
Eastern Virginia Medical School
08.2022 - 06.2023
ASCP Certified, 09/23, #3162
Master of Science - Pathologist Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology -
College Of Saint Mary
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