Pathologists' Assistant

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Education support

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. North Texas division is seeking a Pathologists Assistant to support surgical pathology services. The role involves assisting pathologists, maintaining workflow efficiency in grossing areas, and coordinating with on-site staff to ensure high-quality specimen processing.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with preference for a Masters in Pathologists' Assistant and ASCP certification. Experience in a hospital setting is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Pathologists' Assistant highly preferred.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred.
• 3–5 years' grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP certification or master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Organize and ensure workflow efficiency in frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Collaborate with on-site Pathologists to determine grossing priorities.
• Take direction from Pathologists regarding grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Share information with other HCA pathologist assistants to improve productivity and knowledge.
• Triage specimens, dictate gross findings, and refer tissue sections for microscopic review when needed.
• Select tissue for microscopic study and determine appropriate fixatives.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; coordinate records.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Pathologists Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join MSO - FPS North Texas Division which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pathologists Assistant / Pathology Assistant is a staff position responsible for assisting pathologists in performance of surgical pathology services. Under the general supervision of the pathologist, works independently when performing professional duties associated with examination and/or preparation of the surgical pathology specimens.

• Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities.
• Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistant's relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base.
• Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
• Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histological procedures and special stains when appropriate.
• Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.
• Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation.
• Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement".

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters in Pathologists' Assistant highly preferred
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred
• 3-5 years' grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or masters degree

Benefits

MSO - FPS North Texas Division, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.