OR Pathology PA — Educate Residents & Process Complex Specimens

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a motivated Pathologists' Assistant for the Operating Room Pathology lab in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves grossing, photography, and preparing surgical pathology reports, with teaching responsibilities for residents.

Requirements include a NAACLS-accredited PA program and a Bachelor's degree, with ASCP certification or upgrade within one year. Master’s degree preferred; no autopsy, weekend, or call duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited college/university required.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program required.
• ASCP Pathology Assistant certification or obtain within one year of hire.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience grossing high complexity specimens from all subspecialties a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross processing of operating room and clinic specimens, including photography and related pathology reports.
• Teaches junior residents proper grossing techniques per department protocols.
• Assists in processes to ensure timely completion.
• Implements OR tissue-based research protocols and procurement of samples.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computers & data

Education

Bachelor's degree + NAACLS PA program

ASCP certification within 1 year

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Epic

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a motivated Pathologists' Assistant for the Operating Room Pathology lab in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves grossing, photography, and preparing surgical pathology reports, with teaching responsibilities for residents.

Requirements include a NAACLS-accredited PA program and a Bachelor's degree, with ASCP certification or upgrade within one year. Master’s degree preferred; no autopsy, weekend, or call duties.