Pathologist Assistant: Tissue Processing & Lab Diagnostics

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Pathologist Assistant in the Department of Pathology on the Main Campus Jackson. You will support laboratory diagnosis under a licensed Pathologist, performing dissections, embedding, microtomy, and staining, and assist in tissue sample preparation for examination.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with NAACLS PA training and PA-ASCP certification after hire within six months, with preferred clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant training are required.
• PA-ASCP certification is required post-hire within 6 months.
• Experience in a clinical or pathology laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dissections and tissue processing, including embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Assist in preparing tissue samples for examination by Pathologists.
• Support laboratory operations including inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure documentation and record-keeping of procedures and patient data.
• Adhere to quality control protocols and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Pathologists and lab staff to ensure accurate patient care.

Skills

Tissue processing

Dissections

Microtomy

Staining

Quality control

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program

PA-ASCP certification

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Pathologist Assistant in the Department of Pathology on the Main Campus Jackson. You will support laboratory diagnosis under a licensed Pathologist, performing dissections, embedding, microtomy, and staining, and assist in tissue sample preparation for examination.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with NAACLS PA training and PA-ASCP certification after hire within six months, with preferred clinical lab experience.