Pathologist Assistant

Carle-Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Carle Health’s Lab Pathology team is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to provide anatomic pathology services under the supervision of a Pathologist. Responsibilities include gross dissection, tissue preparation, and contributing to postmortem examinations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safe handling, and accuracy across a state-of-the-art laboratory environment equipped with advanced technology. External candidates may apply with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Pathologists' Assistant (PA) within 1 year - ASCP.
• Education: Certificate of Completion: Pathology Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.
• Assisting with frozen section evaluation; performing gross examination, selection of tissue, cryotomy of specimen and subsequent staining for intraoperative evaluation by a Pathologist.
• Preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.
• Preparation, gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.
• Assisting with frozen section evaluation; performing gross examination, selection of tissue, cryotomy of specimen and subsequent staining for intraoperative evaluation by a Pathologist.
• Preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.

Education

Certificate of Completion: Pathology Assistant

Job description

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$10,000 greater than 1yr of experience

$5,000 less than 1yr of experience

$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available (greater than 50 miles)

(external candidates only)

Why Join us?

• State-of-the-Art Anatomic Pathology Laboratory – Our modern laboratory is equipped with advanced technology designed to support efficiency, accuracy, and employee safety. Pathologist Assistants work at Mopec grossing stations, providing an ergonomic and streamlined grossing environment, and utilize the Vantage Specimen Verification System, enhancing specimen identification, tracking, and patient safety throughout the pathology workflow.
• Diverse and Challenging Case Mix – Gain experience across a broad range of surgical pathology specimens while practicing at the top of your profession.
• Advanced Tools for Quality and Safety – We continuously invest in technology and process improvements that support high-quality patient care, specimen integrity, and operational excellence
• Collaborative Team - Work alongside an outstanding team committed to innovation, quality, patient safety and professional growth.

The Lab Pathologist Assistant provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a Pathologist. Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection. Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examination with subsequent dissection, submission of samples and dictation of gross findings.

Qualifications

Certifications: Pathologists' Assistant (PA) within 1 year - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Education: Certificate of Completion: PathologyAssistant, Work Experience:

Responsibilities

• Preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.
• Assisting with frozen section evaluation; performing gross examination, selection of tissue, cryotomy of specimen and subsequent staining for intraoperative evaluation by a Pathologist.
• Preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.
• Preparation, gross description and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens.
• Assisting with frozen section evaluation; performing gross examination, selection of tissue, cryotomy of specimen and subsequent staining for intraoperative evaluation by a Pathologist.
• Preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $46.13per hour - $79.34per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.