Pathologist Assistant II

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,350 - 102,989; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Affordable benefits package

Diverse working environment

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore seeks a Pathologist Assistant for their Surgical Pathology Lab. In this full-time role, you will perform gross examinations, manage specimens, and assist in training staff and students. A strong educational background and ASCP certification are essential for this position.

The position offers a salary range of $45.26 to $74.76 per hour, depending on experience. The work environment promotes collaboration and diversity, ensuring all staff feel valued and included.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program.
• Clinical training and rotation required.
• Must maintain ASCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Collect and distribute tissue to tumor bank and investigators.
• Train house staff and students in departmental procedures.

Skills

Pathology examination and dissection

Specimen management

Assisting in training

Education

Graduation from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program

ASCP BOR certification

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Full Time

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD- Surgical Pathology Lab

Days Shift; 10am-6:30pm

Position Summary:

• A pathologist assistant is qualified by academic and practical training to provide the following services under the general direction and supervision of a pathologist: performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections, description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation.
• Obtains specimens from the operating rooms and performs appropriate examination including frozen sectioning and reported gross.
• Specimen photography and radiography as needed.
• Collects and distributes tissue to tumor bank and investigators.
• Assists in training house staff and students in departmental procedures including specimen grossing and processing; photography, radiography, use of cryostats and staining setups, tissue banking and daily operation/flow of the grossing rooms.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program and ASCP BOR certified (or ASCP BOR exam eligible) or completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor, or equivalent in any of the biological or allied health sciences and ASCP BOR certified (with Pathologist Assistant/Grossing experience).
• Education must qualify individual for high complexity testing per regulatory guidelines.

Work Experience:

• Prior experience preferred.
• Clinical training and rotation required.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Must be certified PA (ASCP or department approved certifying agency) within 6 months of hire. Certification or certification eligible upon hire. Employee must maintain certification at all times.

Authorization to Work in the United States:

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range:

Minimum 45.26/hour - Maximum 74.76/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.