Anatomic Pathologist Assistant -Per Diem

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 64,781 - 92,264; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A prominent children's medical institution in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Laboratory Anatomic Pathologist Assistant. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in chemical or biological sciences and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting pathologists, accessioning specimens, and performing autopsies. The position offers a competitive salary of $57.00 per hour and emphasizes a commitment to an inclusive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical or biological sciences required.
• 5 years’ experience in an anatomic pathology work environment.
• Certification as a Pathologist’s Assistant from the ASCP BOR required.
• Knowledge of human anatomy necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional and technical staff of the Anatomic Pathology section.
• Accessions specimens for pathologist review ensuring quality.
• Perform gross descriptions and photography for surgical and autopsy cases.
• Perform assigned autopsies under the direction of the pathologist.
• Provide recommendations for improvement.

Job description

Requisition #:666300
Location: Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Category: Laboratory/Pathology
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Casual / On Call

What Awaits You

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Work Hours

PRN/Day Shift — 8 hours per week — 8am-4:30pm — Monday‑Friday

Work Location

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL

Position Summary

• The Laboratory Anatomic Pathologist Assistant (PA) assists professional and technical staff and the pathologists of the Anatomic Pathology section of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• The PA accessions specimens for pathologist review ensuring quality is maintained, performs gross descriptions and photography for surgical and autopsy cases, performs assigned autopsies under the direction of the pathologist and provides recommendations to leadership about opportunities for improvement.
• Employees that are successful in the role possess high attention to detail and can be relied upon for dependable and consistent work output.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in chemical or biological sciences

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in an anatomic pathology work environment
• Certification as a Pathologist’s Assistant from the ASCP BOR
• Knowledge of human anatomy
• Familiarity with filing/indexing procedures
• Working knowledge of computers; able to access files and enter data
• Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range

Minimum $57.00/hour - Maximum $57.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.