Pathologist’s Assistant (PA) - Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer contributes 10% to 401(a) Plan

Vacation Days: 22 per year

Sick Days: 15 per year

Holiday Days: 10 per year

Tuition Benefit for employees

Reduced rate public transportation service (ECO Pass)

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a full-time Pathologist's Assistant (PA) at the rank of Instructor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The PA will provide clinical and technical expertise in surgical pathology while working closely with faculty pathologists.

Responsibilities include grossing specimens, teaching residents, and ensuring adherence to HIPAA standards. The anticipated pay range for this position is between $96,000 and $120,000.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Pathologist's Assistant program.
• ASCP certification, or eligibility for certification as a Pathologist's Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Gross routine and non-routine specimens according to protocols.
• Teach grossing fundamentals to residents.
• Provide technical assistance during intra-operative consultations.
• Triage and collect specimen samples.
• Ensure patient confidentiality following HIPAA.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical expertise in surgical pathology

Collaboration with health professionals

Education

Master's degree from an accredited Pathologist's Assistant program

ASCP certification or certification eligibility

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Pathology

Job Title: Pathologist's Assistant (PA) - Instructor

Position Details

Position #00602527 – Requisition #38188.

Job Summary

The Department of Pathology is seeking a full-time Pathologist's Assistant (PA) at the rank of Instructor to join our team. The PA will contribute clinical and technical expertise in surgical pathology while working under the general supervision of a faculty pathologist. The PA will evaluate gross specimens from operating rooms and clinics, collaborate with health professionals across all roles, and make highly technical decisions regarding specimen description and sample selection. Strict attention to detail, adherence to institutional and regulatory standards, and HIPAA compliance are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Gross routine and non‑routine simple and complex specimens according to protocols and requirements for accurate diagnoses; consult the attending pathologist when needed.
• Teach grossing fundamentals and procedures to residents on the surgical pathology service and act as instructor for all services and specimens at the bench.
• Provide technical assistance for all aspects of intra‑operative consultations, and regularly interact with surgeons and pathologists to deliver expedient patient care and specimen processing.
• Conduct frequent frozen section training and assistance, and provide coverage when numerous concurrent specimens require intra‑operative consultations.
• Triage and collect specimen samples according to proper protocols and requirements for ancillary studies (cultures, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and send‑out tests).
• Ensure patient confidentiality by following HIPAA and other departmental and hospital policies.
• Facilitate accessioning, biopsy grossing, and frozen section coverage and support as needed.
• Photograph and X‑ray tissues for research and/or diagnostic purposes.
• Assume other responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Pathologist's Assistant program.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, or certification eligibility as a Pathologist's Assistant, and maintenance of certification for the length of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience performing Pathologist Assistant duties related to Anatomic Pathology.
• Experience working within an educational medical laboratory environment and assisting with the education of pathology residents in a high volume, high complexity laboratory.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10 percent of gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10 per year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate public transportation service

Anticipated Pay Range

$96,000 to $120,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. The University is committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Background investigations are conducted for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees who work in healthcare facilities or laboratories must comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of those facilities. Some research areas or safety-sensitive job duties may require enrollment in the occupational health medical surveillance program.