Pathologist’s Assistant (Medical Lab)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Certification and education support

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The University of Virginia invites applications for a Pathologist’s Assistant to support UVA Health’s clinical laboratory services.

The role involves managing and operating laboratory facilities, and assisting in research, teaching, and patient care activities within the university medical system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited formal Pathologist’s Assistant Program required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or clinical support.
• Prepare and analyze tissue samples, blood tests, and other specimens to assist in diagnosis and research.
• Support quality control, safety protocols, and program implementation in a clinical/laboratory setting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

NAACLS Pathologist’s Assistant Program

Job description

Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control.

These roles are responsible for preparing and analyzing tissue samples, blood tests, and other specimens to assist in diagnosing diseases and conducting research. May work with academic research and/or clinical services within the university’s medical or research centers.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and require vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate of a NAACLS accredited formal Pathologist’s Assistant Program required.

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: ASCP or equivalent certification within 24 months of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: Use of forceps, scissors, computer keyboard and foot pedals. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity).