Histology Pathologist Assistant | Surgical Pathology Impact

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage from 30

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to support anatomic pathology services onsite in Houston. You will perform gross descriptions and dissections, select specimens for testing, and review patient history under pathologist supervision.

Responsibilities include autopsy-related tasks, training of staff, quality assurance, and workflow management. A Pathologist Assistant degree and licensure are required, with excellent benefits and a focus on

Qualifications

• Ability to provide assistance in anatomical pathology under supervision of a pathologist.
• Preferred: experience supporting tissue grossing and pathology laboratory operations.
• Experience in coordinating educational initiatives within a surgical pathology autopsy setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross description and dissection of tissues removed during surgery.
• Select and submit specimens for histological, microbiological, immunological, and specialized testing.
• Review and summarize relevant patient information for pathology evaluation.
• Provide patient medical history information to pathologists.
• Verify proper documentation for tissue use in research activities.

Skills

Anatomical pathology assistance

Tissue grossing experience

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Pathologist Assistant Program

Bachelor’s Degree Biological or allied health sciences

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to support anatomic pathology services onsite in Houston. You will perform gross descriptions and dissections, select specimens for testing, and review patient history under pathologist supervision.

Responsibilities include autopsy-related tasks, training of staff, quality assurance, and workflow management. A Pathologist Assistant degree and licensure are required, with excellent benefits and a focus on