Pathologists' Assistant

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a full-time Pathologists' Assistant to support the pathology team. You will describe gross features, coordinate special sampling, assist in postmortem exams, and work with residents and students under board-certified pathologists.

The role emphasizes teaching, autopsy service, and maintaining quality standards with daytime shifts, no weekends, and on-site facilities including parking.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant required.
• NAACLS program graduate or ASCP certified.
• Must complete Board Registries exam and obtain certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Describe gross features of surgical specimens.
• Coordinate requests for special sampling for research or studies.
• Perform postmortem examination with extensive documentation.
• Assist residents with frozen sections and tumor triage.
• Teach residents and medical students in gross specimen assessment.
• Prepare body for release to funeral home and ensure compliance.
• Maintain safety protocols and contribute to quality improvements.

Skills

Pathologists' Assistant

NAACLS program

ASCP certification

Board Registries exam

Education

Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $40.00 - $57.00 Union Position: No Department Details Autonomy, Rotating day shifts (6-2:30, 7-3:30, 8-4:30, and one 10 hour rotating work week (6-4:00), No weekends, Supportive Pathologists and Pathologists' Assistants, Work-life balance, Shared PA office with personal workspace, Experienced, reliable, and well-established team of stable PA's

Summary Sanford USD Medical Center, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is an academic medical institution affiliated with the University of South Dakota (USD). It serves as a primary teaching hospital and healthcare provider in the region. The center offers a wide range of graduate medical education (GME) programs across various specialties, training residents, and fellows alike. In addition to its educational role, Sanford USD Medical Center provides comprehensive patient care and is equipped with advanced medical technology, research opportunities, and clinical care facilities. It plays a vital role in the community by delivering quality healthcare services and contributing to medical advancements through its educational and research initiatives. Sanford USD Medical Center is expanding its pathology team and looking to add a fifth Pathologists' Assistant to their already well-established group.

With 8 Surgical Pathologists, 1 Forensic Pathologist, a Pathology Fellow, and 8 Pathology Residents, this team is dedicated to both high-quality patient care and medical education. This position provides an ideal balance of teaching residents and medical students, handling large, complex specimens alongside routine surgical and biopsy cases. You will be working in a collaborative environment, under the supervision of board-certified pathologists.

This position offers a full-time, 40-hour work week with daytime hours and no weekend shifts, providing the ideal opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Rotating daytime shifts include eight-hour shifts starting no earlier than 6:00 AM and ending by 4:30 PM, along with a 10-hour shift (6:00 AM to 4:00 PM) each week, offering an additional scheduled day off. Scrubs are provided, and you will have access to free on-site parking and the physician’s lounge. PAs play an integral role in the autopsy service, which involves teaching pathology residents, participating in death investigations and forensics, and having the opportunity to conduct forensic postmortem autopsy examinations.

Job Description Describing gross features of surgical specimen Consult with the attending pathologist to determine appropriate special techniques, including cultures, flow cytometry, toxicology, etc. Coordinate requests for special specimen sampling, such as for research or special studies. Perform postmortem examination including external exam, in-situ organ inspection, evisceration, organ dissection, case dictation, microscopic review, case reporting. Assist residents with special procedures, including frozen sections and tumor triage. Perform specimen photography and radiology as needed. Teach pathology residents and medical students how to perform gross specimen assessments, postmortem examinations, and identify anatomical parameters of surgical specimens. Prepare the body for release to the appropriate funeral home. Provides technical and administrative support for the Pathology department. Participate in department performance improvement activities as directed. Bearing accountability and responsibility for own actions. Assist in preparations for accreditation inspections. Maintain compliance with Sanford Facility Safety and Infection Control protocols and adhere to all Sanford Facilities policies. Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a deep commitment to maintaining high‑quality standards. Exhibit flexibility, adaptability, and a strong commitment to the position. Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting to maintain a consistent, reliable, and high‑quality workflow.

Qualifications Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant required. Pathologists’ Assistant are eligible for employment at Sanford USD Medical Center provided they: Have successfully graduated from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program or have current certification from the ASCP. (Prior to 2010 individuals could be certified without graduation from a NAACLS program, these individuals would be grandfathered in) Pathologists’ Assistant must successfully complete the Board Registries exam and obtain a certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 12 months of employment. Continuing education- Health Professionals must meet any continuing education requirements imposed by the ASCP or by the Sanford Facility. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.