Pathologist Assistant: Elevate Surgical Diagnostics

experiencedAlliedHealth; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to work under the direct supervision of a pathologist in a full-time capacity. The role includes gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens, with autopsy support as needed.

The position requires a Master of Science from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program or equivalent, and certification or eligibility with AAPA upon hire. Strong computer skills for accessioning are expected.

Qualifications

• Master of Science from NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant training program or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of broad experience as a Pathologists Assistant is preferred if on the job trained. Required
• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Certification or eligible for certification by American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• General Duties and responsibilities
• Performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements.
• Assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies.
• He/she must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens.
• Photographs specimens as needed and maintains photography equipment.
• Assists with preparation of frozen sections.

Education

Masters Medical Science

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to work under the direct supervision of a pathologist in a full-time capacity. The role includes gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens, with autopsy support as needed.

The position requires a Master of Science from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program or equivalent, and certification or eligibility with AAPA upon hire. Strong computer skills for accessioning are expected.