Lead Pathologist Assistant | Histology & QA Leader

Sonic Healthcare USA, Anatomic Pathology; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA, Anatomic Pathology is seeking a full-time PA Supervisor in Amarillo, Texas. The role involves dissection, histologic sampling, and administrative duties for surgical specimens while overseeing team operations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science and at least 3 years of experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant. The position is Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, offering a structured work environment with focus on quality management and staff training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist quality by assuring appropriate specimen accession.
• Enhance data picture by obtaining clinical history.
• Prepare tissues for histologic processing.
• Obtain and perform procedures on biological specimens.
• Photograph pertinent gross specimens and slides.
• Maintain surgical pathology protocols and reports.
• Assist in human postmortem examinations.
• Participate in corporate Quality Management Committee.
• Troubleshoot problem cases as required.
• Maintain department staffing schedule.
• Conduct performance evaluations of staff.

Skills

Specimen accession

Clinical history documentation

Histologic processing

Biological specimen analysis

Photography of specimens

Administrative maintenance

Postmortem examination

Quality management participation

Troubleshooting

Training program development

Education

Bachelor in Laboratory Science

Pathologists Assistant program certification

Job description

Sonic Healthcare USA, Anatomic Pathology is seeking a full-time PA Supervisor in Amarillo, Texas. The role involves dissection, histologic sampling, and administrative duties for surgical specimens while overseeing team operations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science and at least 3 years of experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant. The position is Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, offering a structured work environment with focus on quality management and staff training.