Pathologists' Assistant — Autopsy & Gross Exam Lead

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD seeks a Pathologists' Assistant for gross examination, dissection, autopsy procedures, and tumor bank involvement. The role includes education of residents/trainees and participation in departmental policy development.

The candidate must hold a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant master’s program and have at least 2 years of experience. Requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pathologists' Assistant.
• Ability to navigate evolving patient needs and technology while maintaining learning.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection of tissue specimens, including complex resections.
• Perform autopsies and associated preparatory tasks and reporting.
• Collect specimens for tumor bank and research support.
• Provide resident and trainee education in grossing and autopsy techniques.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory accreditation and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD seeks a Pathologists' Assistant for gross examination, dissection, autopsy procedures, and tumor bank involvement. The role includes education of residents/trainees and participation in departmental policy development.

The candidate must hold a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant master’s program and have at least 2 years of experience. Requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and commitment to patient-centered care.