Pathologists' Assistant

Trinity Health Corp.; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental from Day One

Shift Differentials

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

403(b) with Employer Match

On-site Fitness Center

Referral Rewards

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. located at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL, seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant for full-time day shift. The PA will perform gross examination and photography of specimens, assist with frozen sections, and support resident education, with occasional autopsy back-up.

Requirements include a Master’s in Biologic Sciences, NAACLS PA program graduation, and ASCP certification (or within one year of hire). Travel to other hospital sites may occur.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biologic Sciences required.
• Graduate of NAACLS-approved Pathologists' Assistant Program.
• ASCP certification as Pathologist Assistant required (or within 1 year of hire).
• May travel to other hospital sites occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with frozen sections alongside Pathologists, Fellows, or Residents.
• Prepare, triage, and gross surgical specimens in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Teach and support Residents, Fellows, and PA students during surgical pathology rotations.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and organization of gross room and autopsy suite materials.
• Manage tissue storage, retrieval, and discard.
• Assist with autopsies as needed.

Education

Master’s Degree in Biologic Sciences

Graduate of NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant Program

ASCP Certification as Pathologist Assistant

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Our Vision As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Hours: Full-Time Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm; hours may vary due to workload

Area: Histology

Location: Loyola Medical Center, Maywood, IL

About the Job

The Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) performs gross examination and photography of simple and complex surgical specimens, assists with frozen section workflow, and ensures all grossing is completed according to established standards. This role also supports resident education and provides back‑up assistance for autopsies.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Perform and assist with frozen sections alongside Pathologists, Fellows, or Residents.
• Prepare, triage, and gross surgical specimens in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Teach and support Residents, Fellows, and PA students during surgical pathology rotations.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and organization of gross room and autopsy suite materials.
• Manage tissue storage, retrieval, and discard.
• Assist with autopsies as needed.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Required: Master’s Degree Specific Degree: Biologic Sciences; Graduate of NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant Program
• May occasionally travel to other hospital sites
• Licensure/Certifications Required: Certified Pathology Assistant (ASCP)
• Other: New graduates Certified Pathology Assistant (ASCP) required within one year of hire

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Daily Pay "NEW"
• Career Development Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards Perks Program

Compensation

Pay Range: $100,214.40 -$155,355 Annualized Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.