Pathologist Assistant: Autopsy, Research & Training

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Anatomic Pathology division in Rochester, MN. You will perform gross dissection of surgical specimens and document findings under pathologists, with responsibilities including tissue selection for testing and assisting with autopsy-related duties.

Qualified candidates hold a master's NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program, must attain PA certification within one year, and ABMDI certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program required.
• PA certification within one year of start date.
• ABMDI certification preferred at Fellow or Delegate level.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross dissection of surgical specimens and document findings under pathologists.
• Perform gross specimen photography and select tissue for testing.
• Procuring tissue for research protocols and assisting with autopsy duties.
• Assist in training residents, fellows and students; support research projects.

Skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory procedures

Education

Master's NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Anatomic Pathology division in Rochester, MN. You will perform gross dissection of surgical specimens and document findings under pathologists, with responsibilities including tissue selection for testing and assisting with autopsy-related duties.

Qualified candidates hold a master's NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program, must attain PA certification within one year, and ABMDI certification is preferred.