Pathologist Assistant: Surgical Specimen & Postmortem Prep

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Pathologist Assistant to support pathologists with surgical specimen dissection and postmortem examinations. This role requires effective collaboration, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

The successful candidate will have a Masters-level PA program, PA(ASCP) certification within one year of start, and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and related practices.

Qualifications

• Masters level 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, strong communication skills, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist pathologists with preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and postmortem examinations.
• Assist with and/or perform gross dictation of complex surgical specimens.
• Interpret patient data age-specifically and contribute to workflow management, research or teaching as directed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Masters PA program

PA(ASCP) within 1 year

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Pathologist Assistant to support pathologists with surgical specimen dissection and postmortem examinations. This role requires effective collaboration, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

The successful candidate will have a Masters-level PA program, PA(ASCP) certification within one year of start, and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and related practices.