Anatomic Pathology Assistant

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 61,799 - 98,870; 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 All Children's Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Anatomic Pathologist Assistant to support the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in St. Petersburg, FL. This position involves assisting pathologists with specimens and providing input for improvements.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in the sciences and five years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming environment for all employees and value diversity in our workforce.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in an anatomic pathology work environment.
• Certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant from the ASCP Board of Registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional and technical staff and pathologists in Anatomic Pathology.
• Accessions specimens for pathologist review, ensuring quality.
• Performs gross descriptions and photography for surgical and autopsy cases.
• Provides recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of human anatomy

Familiarity with filing/indexing procedures

Working knowledge of computers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical or biological sciences

Job description

Requisition #: 669467 | Location: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | Category: Laboratory/Pathology | Schedule: Day Shift | Employment Type: Full Time

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–4:30pm 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.

Education

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 Pathologists’ Assistant from the ASCP Board of Registration
• 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.

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.