Pathologist Assistant, Surgical Pathology — Part-Time (20 hrs/wk)

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale seeks a Pathologist Assistant to support pathologists with surgical specimen dissection and postmortem examinations. You will assist with gross dictation and may take on workflow, research, or teaching duties under supervision.

This role requires strong medical terminology knowledge and attention to detail. The position is part-time, with two eight-hour shifts (9:30 AM–6:00 PM) and one four-hour shift, weekdays to be determined; weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Masters Level approved Pathologists' Assistant program.
• PA(ASCP) certification must be attained within one year of start date.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, medical practices, and human anatomy.
• Focused attention to detail, communication skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, accountability.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Assist pathologists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and postmortem examinations.
• Assist with and/or perform gross dictation of complex surgical specimens.
• Under supervision, may assume work flow management, research, and teaching duties.
• Assess data reflecting patient status and interpret information relative to patient age-specific needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Growth/development knowledge

Education

Masters Level approved Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale seeks a Pathologist Assistant to support pathologists with surgical specimen dissection and postmortem examinations. You will assist with gross dictation and may take on workflow, research, or teaching duties under supervision.

This role requires strong medical terminology knowledge and attention to detail. The position is part-time, with two eight-hour shifts (9:30 AM–6:00 PM) and one four-hour shift, weekdays to be determined; weekend work as needed.