Pathologists' Assistant

Redlands Community Hospital; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlands Community Hospital in Redlands, CA seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to perform comprehensive gross examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens. The role includes assisting with intraoperative consultations, frozen sections, and supporting the anatomic pathology workflow.

Requirements include a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program, strong communication and documentation skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with pathologists and lab

Qualifications

• Master’s degree NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• Knowledge of surgical pathology grossing techniques, frozen section procedures, anatomy, and specimen handling requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with pathologists and laboratory staff.
• Possess the knowledge and skills required to meet Redlands Community Hospital Medical Staff criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive gross examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens.
• Assist with intraoperative consultations and frozen sections.
• Support the anatomic pathology workflow and ensure accurate, timely patient care.
• Collaborate with pathologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and laboratory personnel; participate in education, research, and administrative services.

Skills

Surgical pathology knowledge

Gross examination

Intraoperative consultations

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program

Job description

Hourly pay range: $44.80 min. - $64.96 max.

This position, under the supervision of the Medical Director and pathologists, the Pathologists' Assistant performs comprehensive gross examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens, assists with intraoperative consultations and frozen sections, and supports the anatomic pathology workflow. The role requires independent evaluation of a wide range of surgical specimens, detailed documentation, specimen preparation, and collaboration with pathologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and laboratory personnel to ensure accurate and timely patient care. Responsibilities may include education, research, and administrative services. This position collaborates with Pathologists in the promotion and provision of healthcare.

Ability to meet all job & physical requirements as outlined in job description oras agreed through a work place accommodation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE

1. 1. Successful completion of a Master’s degree program from National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
2. 2. Knowledge of surgical pathology grossing techniques, frozen section procedures, anatomy, and specimen handling requirements.
3. 3. Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
4. 4. Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with pathologists and laboratory staff.
5. 5. Possess the knowledge and skills required to meet Redlands Community Hospital Medical Staff criteria.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

1. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Pathologists’ Assistant License - PA(ASCP)