Anatomic Pathology Assistant

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Anatomic Pathologist Assistant to support our team at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. This full-time position involves assisting professional staff, accessioning specimens, performing autopsy descriptions, and ensuring quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, five years of experience in an anatomic pathology environment, and ASCP certification. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in an anatomic pathology work environment.
• Certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant from the ASCP BOR.
• Ability to access files and enter data using computers.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff and pathologists in the Anatomic Pathology section.
• Accession specimens for pathologist review ensuring quality is maintained.
• Perform gross descriptions and photography for surgical and autopsy cases.
• Provide recommendations to leadership for improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of human anatomy

Computer literacy

Familiarity with filing/indexing procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical or biological sciences

Job description

As a research and teaching hospital, we offer the best in pediatric medicine. Our network features over 590+ physicians and specialists providing high quality care in more than 50 pediatric medical and surgical sub-specialties.

What Awaits You?

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

Work Hours: Full Time/Day Shift- 8am- 4:30 pm 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:

Education:

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

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in an anatomic pathology work environment
• Certification as a Pathologists’ 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 44.86/hour - Maximum 71.77/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.