Pathologists' Assistant II (Evening Shift)

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,377 - 102,989; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital seeks a Pathologist Assistant to perform gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens. Ideal candidates will be NAACLS accredited and ASCP BOR certified, with opportunities for career growth in an inclusive environment.

The role includes obtaining specimens, specimen photography, and training staff. The position offers a full-time employment type with a competitive salary range of $45.28 to $74.76 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program.
• Must be ASCP BOR certified or eligible upon hire.
• Prior clinical training and rotation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Obtain specimens from operating rooms and examine appropriately.
• Assist in training departmental procedures.

Skills

Gross examination and dissection

Sample collection

Specimen photography

Training house staff and students

Education

Graduation from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program

ASCP BOR certification or eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in biological or allied health sciences

Job description

Requisition #:657167 Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category: Laboratory/Pathology Schedule: Evening Shift (1:00pm-9:30pm) Employment Type: Full Time

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

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.

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range:

Minimum 45.28/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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.