Pathologist Assistant (83724)

Lake Region Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

HSA, FSA and 401k plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Life and disability coverage

Voluntary accident, critical illness,和

Hospital indemnity coverage

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Legal services

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN seeks a Pathologist Assistant to support surgical pathology from accessioning to histologic sampling, under a pathologist's supervision. The role involves gross examination, dissection, and intraoperative pathology coordination.

The position requires an Associate degree in a related field with preferred histology experience, ability to work at the site, and strong English communication. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science, laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or related field.
• Previous experience in surgical pathology or histology preferred; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Must pass pre-employment health screening.
• Must be able to report to the work site as scheduled.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, accession, and handle surgical pathology specimens per procedures.
• Perform gross examination, dissection, and documentation for histologic evaluation.
• Provide intraoperative pathology support, including frozen section preparation.
• Assist with tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide prep.
• Manage specimen storage, retention, disposal, and recordkeeping per regulatory requirements.
• Serve as liaison between pathology, physicians, nurses, labs, and other departments.
• Uphold QA/QC, equipment maintenance, training, and process improvement.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in science or related field

Tools

Histology equipment handling

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537, Position Type: 80 Hours Biweekly, Salary Range: $48.08 - $57.69 Hourly, Job Category: Laboratory, The Pathologist Assistant, under general supervision of a pathologist, independently performs or assists in accessioning, dissection, evisceration, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens.

Duties

• Receives, verifies, accessiones, and properly handles surgical pathology specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Performs gross examination, dissection, and documentation of surgical specimens, including tissue selection for histologic evaluation, under pathologist supervision.
• Provides intraoperative pathology support, including frozen section preparation and coordination with operating room staff.
• Assists with histology laboratory functions such as tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation within competency guidelines.
• Manages specimen storage, retention, disposal, recordkeeping, and timely processing while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Serves as a key communication liaison among pathology, physicians, nurses, laboratory teams, and other clinical departments regarding specimen-related matters.
• Ensures quality, safety, and operational excellence through adherence to QA/QC standards, equipment maintenance, training, continuing education, and process improvement activities.

Hours/Shifts

80 hours biweekly

Compensation

Hourly wage range: $48.08-$57.69. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs.

This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

• Education/Special Skills: Associate degree in science, laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or a related scientific field.
• Previous experience in surgical pathology, histology, anatomic pathology, or a clinical laboratory setting is preferred. Appropriate on-the-job training may be provided based on the individual's education and prior laboratory experience.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
• Must be able to attend the work site as scheduled.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both orally and in writing.