Pathologist Assistant

Carle Inclusion Connection Group; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 63,548 - 109,298; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation bonus for eligible candidates

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Urbana, Illinois is seeking a Lab Pathologist Assistant to provide anatomic pathology services under the supervision of a Pathologist. Responsibilities include specimen dissection, assisting with frozen section evaluations, and postmortem examinations. Candidates must obtain Pathologists' Assistant certification within a year and have experience with surgical specimens. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Pathologists' Assistant certification must be obtained within 1 year.
• Experience with human surgical specimen dissection is preferred.
• Ability to perform postmortem examinations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, describe, and dissect surgical specimens.
• Assist with frozen section evaluation and gross examination.
• Perform human postmortem examinations.

Skills

Pathologists' Assistant certification

Gross examination

Dissection of human tissue

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)

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: Pathology Assistant.

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.

About Us

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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $46.13 per hour - $79.34 per 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 to 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.

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].