Pathologists' Assistant

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Driscoll Children's Hospital in Texas seeks a Pathologist’s Assistant to provide high-level anatomical pathology services under supervision of a licensed pathologist. The role includes specimen accessioning, gross examinations, and participation in autopsy cases, with day shifts and occasional on-call coverage.

Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred, with two years of experience. PA-ASCP certification or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; two years of experience preferred.
• Master's degree preferred; two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Accessions tissue and body fluid specimens.
• Performs gross examinations of tissue and body fluid specimens.
• Provides autopsy support under Pathologist supervision.
• Ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, and CAP/CLIA guidelines.
• Participates in quality control monitoring and workflow improvements.
• Supports leadership with safe, efficient operations.
• Performs duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Anatomic pathology

Autopsies

Tissue accessioning

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance!

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday, Day shift

Additional Coverage:

Rotational on-call for after hours and weekends

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Pathologists’ Assistant provides high-level, specialized technical services in anatomic pathology under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-certified Anatomic Pathologist. The Pathologist’s Assistant utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures on patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. In addition, the pathology assistant will prepare for and participate in postmortem cases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.


• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.


• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.


• Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures related to patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology.


• Accessions tissue and body fluid specimens from surgical or other invasive/interventional procedures.


• Performs gross examinations of tissue and body fluid specimens including photography as needed.


• Provides procedural support for frozen sections, FNA and biopsy support for Interventional Radiology, and glomerular assessment and triage for kidney biopsies.


• Ensures appropriate handling of specimens for transport or on site processing and storage.


• Performs autopsies under the Pathologist’s supervision.


• Autopsy support includes correct incisions, external examinations, insitu organ inspections and systematic organ removal and dissection.


• Gathers clinical histories, records findings, and submits representative microscopic sections for final review by the Pathologist.


• Ensures compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.


• Adheres to institutional safety policies, hazardous material handling protocols, and standards set by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA, OSHA, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).


• Participate actively in quality control monitoring, frozen section turnaround-time tracking, and continuous workflow improvement initiatives.


• Supports leadership by ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operations.


• Completes all staff trainings and maintains competencies.


• Supports orientation and training of personnel when related to professional role.


• Participates actively in performance improvement activities.


• Must have reliable transportation.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required; two years of experience preferred.


• Master's degree preferred; two years of experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• PA-ASCP or eligible preferred – Certified Pathologist’s Assistant, issued by The American Society for Clinical Pathology.


• Must have an active unrestricted Driver’s License.