Pathologist Assistant

HealthPartners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with match

Disability insurance

Fertility coverage

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

On-site employee clinic

Employee resilience support

Job summary

Regions Hospital's Histopathology Department seeks a qualified Pathologists’ Assistant to join our team. The role involves gross tissue analysis, postmortem exams, record keeping, and assisting Pathologists with reports.

Required MS in Pathology Assistants or BS with 3 years of training, plus certification by AAPA or ASCP within 15 months of hire. Preference for 1+ year of applicable experience.

Qualifications

• MS in pathology assistants or BS with 3 years training in Pathologists’ Assistant.
• Certification as Pathologist Assistant by AAPA or ASCP within 15 months of hire.
• Preference for at least 1 year of experience as a certified Pathologists’ Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform anatomic gross tissue analysis and preparation.
• Perform postmortem examinations.
• Maintain gross pathology records.
• Assist Pathologists in preparing patient reports.
• Maintain QA, equipment, supplies, and cleanliness of pathology suites.
• Implement Joint Commission compliance policies with leadership.
• Assist in organizing anatomic pathology conferences.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Team coordination

Education

Master of Science in Pathology Assistants

BS in biological/health sciences + 3 years training

Job description

Regions Hospital’s Histopathology Department is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused Pathologists’ Assistant to join our team.

A Pathologists’ Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide service in anatomic pathology under the direction of a qualified Pathologist who is responsible for the performance of the Assistant.As a Pathologists’ Assistant at Regions Hospital, you will join an innovative and collaborative group of professionals.

As a Pathologist’ Assistant you will:

• Perform anatomic gross tissue analysis and preparation.
• Perform Postmortem examinations.
• Maintain gross pathology records.
• Assist Pathologists in preparing patient reports.
• Maintain quality assurance, responsible for proper maintenance and documentations of equipment, provision, adequate supplies and cleanliness of the surgical pathology and autopsy suites.
• Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates Joint Commission compliance and under the direction of the Anatomic & Clinical Pathology Practice Manager and Histopathology Medical Director.
• Assists in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.

Work schedule: FTE: 1.0 (40 hrs. weekly) Day Shift

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Pathology Assistants study

OR

Baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in any of the biological or allied health sciences and 3 years of Pathologists’ Assistant on the job training required.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 15 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: At least one year of experience as a certified Pathologists’ Assistant

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, fertility coverage and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.