Pathologist’s Assistant – Day Shift, In-Person Lab & Teaching

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

PERA pension

Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Pathologist's Assistant in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves high-level tasks, including gross dissection and frozen sections under a certified pathologist. You will also be involved in the education of residents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and performing specimen examinations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and certification eligibility with the ASCP. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The position includes benefits like medical and dental options, a PERA pension, and student loan forgiveness eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and formal Pathologists’ Assistant training.
• Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP is required.
• Preferred experience as a pathologist assistant, but new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen gross examination.
• Performs frozen sections and gross photography.
• Maintains specimen storage to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the evaluation of equipment and instrumentation.
• Demonstrates patient and family centered care.

Skills

Gross dissection

Frozen section

Resident education

Pathology regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Certification as a Pathologist’s Assistant

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Pathologist's Assistant in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves high-level tasks, including gross dissection and frozen sections under a certified pathologist. You will also be involved in the education of residents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and performing specimen examinations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and certification eligibility with the ASCP. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The position includes benefits like medical and dental options, a PERA pension, and student loan forgiveness eligibility.