Pathologist Assistant — Precision in Specimen Processing

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Pathologist Assistant to perform tissue and body fluid processing, supporting pathologists with precise, timely specimen handling and preliminary examinations.

You will work under supervision, conducting gross examinations, reviewing patient data, and coordinating with histology to ensure rapid, accurate reporting. HLTT and CLIA-high-complexity experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Of Science with curriculum qualifying for high complexity testing under CLIA and 3 years clinical experience.
• Completion of HSS approved clinical laboratory training program or >3 months documented training in the specialty in which the high complexity testing is performed.
• Preferred: Master’s in Pathology Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Conducts gross examination and dissection of surgical and autopsy specimens under the direct or indirect supervision of a pathologist.
• Obtains and reviews pertinent clinical information and history, including imaging studies, laboratory, and operative records.
• Reviews cases and history with surgeons, clinicians, and pathologists, as required.
• Coordinates with histology technicians to meet reporting turn-around time goals by ensuring prompt specimen receipts, accessioning, and processing of submitted pathology specimens.
• Performs frozen sectioning processing and assists intraoperative consultations per department standards.
• Obtains samples for research and other ancillary studies. Ensures proper specimen handling and fixation prior to processing.

Skills

Anatomical knowledge

Attention to detail

Clinical experience

Education

BSc in Pathology

MS Pathology Assistant

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Pathologist Assistant to perform tissue and body fluid processing, supporting pathologists with precise, timely specimen handling and preliminary examinations.

You will work under supervision, conducting gross examinations, reviewing patient data, and coordinating with histology to ensure rapid, accurate reporting. HLTT and CLIA-high-complexity experience preferred.