Pathologist Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Pathology team at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital. This full-time, day-shift role operates generally Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekend work.

The candidate will collaborate with pathologists, laboratory staff, and clinical teams to support accurate diagnoses and high-quality patient care. The role involves gross examination of surgical specimens, preparation for ancillary studies, and occasional rotation between

Qualifications

• Must hold NACCLS-accredited PA training and provide diploma or transcript.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biochemical Sciences with applicable certification.
• ASCP PA certification within 1 year (or upon hire) for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination of surgical specimens and report findings.
• Review dictations for accuracy.
• Select and submit tissue sections for microscopic examination and ancillary testing.
• Perform gross and microscopic photography as needed.
• Ensure samples are labeled and processed correctly and assist gross room staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate block labeling, counts, and processing; communicate discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Surgical grossing experience

Education

NACCLS-accredited Pathologist’s Assistant Training Program Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Sciences

ASCP Pathologists' Assistant certification (PA) within 1 year or upon hire

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pathologists' Assistant to join the Pathology team at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital. This is afull-time, day-shift position, with hours generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. No weekends are required.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with pathologists, laboratory professionals, and healthcare teams to support high-quality patient care through the examination and processing of surgical specimens. The ideal candidate is committed to excellence, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values teamwork, accuracy, and continuous learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected pathology team within a leading healthcare organization, where your expertise will directly contribute to accurate diagnoses and positive patient outcomes.

If you are passionate about advancing patient care and are looking for a supportive, collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

The Pathologists' Assistant works under the supervision of a board-certified anatomic pathologist. Responsibilities include gross examination of surgical specimens as well as frozen sectioning, gross photography, and preparing tissue samples for ancillary studies and for various other laboratory evaluations. Hours will rotate on a weekly basis, and the position will be stationed primarily at one site, with rotation for coverage at another site.

Responsibilities

• Follows laboratory policies and procedures in the performance of technical duties in the laboratory.
• Prepares, performs and reports anatomic gross analysis of surgical specimens, reviews dictations for accuracy.
• Selects, dissects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination and/or ancillary testing (e.g. flow cytometry, cytogenetics, etc.).
• Performs gross and microscopic photography as needed.
• Ensures samples received are handled accordingly to policy and gross room manual and assists gross room staff with sample handling questions.
• Ensures block labeling, block counts, and processing of grossed samples are exact, and any discrepancies are addressed and communicated promptly.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in Biochemical Sciences AND completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NACCLS) accredited Pathologist’s Assistant Training Program Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided or
• Equivalent education and training Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided
• Baccalaureate or higher degree applicants should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Health and Human Services (HHS) approved certification. ASCP - Pathologists' Assistant (PA) within 1 Year or
• Applicants qualifying by equivalent education and training must possess current Health and Human Services (HHS) approved certification. ASCP - Pathologists' Assistant (PA) Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year surgical grossing experience.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status