Pathologist Assistant - Surgical Pathology & Autopsy Ops

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Pathologist Assistant in the Pathology/Lab Medicine department to support anatomic pathology operations under the supervision of a pathologist.

The role includes tissue grossing and dissection, specimen submission for testing, documentation, training, and quality assurance to maintain high diagnostic and research standards in a collaborative cancer care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Pathologist Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological or allied health sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross description and dissection of tissues removed during surgery.
• Select and submit specimens for histological, microbiological, immunological, and specialized testing.
• Review and summarize patient information for pathology evaluation.
• Provide patient medical history to pathologists.
• Verify documentation for tissue use in research activities.
• Direct autopsy technical personnel during laboratory operations.
• Function as prosector for postmortem examinations.
• Coordinate training of Surgical Pathology fellows, residents, and students.
• Maintain patient and procedure data related to workload and quality assurance activities.

Education

Graduation from accredited Pathologist Assistant Program

Bachelor’s Degree Biological or allied health sciences

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Pathologist Assistant in the Pathology/Lab Medicine department to support anatomic pathology operations under the supervision of a pathologist.

The role includes tissue grossing and dissection, specimen submission for testing, documentation, training, and quality assurance to maintain high diagnostic and research standards in a collaborative cancer care environment.