Pathologist Assistant

Sunrise Medical Laboratories; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pathologists' Assistant to join their dynamic team in Salem, Oregon. This role involves critical contributions to patient care through the preparation and dissection of complex surgical specimens. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in a relevant field and possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The company offers a supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth, free lab services, and competitive benefits, ensuring a fulfilling work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free lab services for you and your dependents

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 1 year of laboratory experience grossing all tissue types preferred.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists BOC required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, describe, and dissect human tissue surgical specimens.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control in the lab.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science or Masters Pathologists' Assistant program

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computers

Microscopes

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Quality is in our DNA - is it in yours?

Join our dynamic and diverse team in a practice that includes three full-time and three per-diem pathologists, serving a broad area across Oregon. Our laboratory handles a wide array of complex cases, including hematopathology, solid tumors, and a variety of biopsies such as head & neck, GYN, breast, lung, GI, GU, and derm specimens.

Location: Salem, Oregon, 97301

Status: Full-time

Shift: 1st

Days: Monday - Friday

Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process through preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

All you need is:

• Bachelor of Science or Masters Pathologists' Assistant program from a NCCLS accredited institution.
• 1 year of laboratory experience grossing all tissue types from simple to complex is preferred.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists BOC.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, microscopes, and audible alarms.

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work.
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people.
• Opportunity to grow in your profession.
• Free lab services for you and your dependents.
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match.
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: Aurora Diagnostics LLC

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