Pathologists' Assistant (Day Shift)

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

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

$10,000 sign on bonus!!

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD- Surgical Pathology Lab

Full Time, Day Shift, 10am-6:30pm

***Will consider Pathologists' Assistant I, II or III***

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct patient care: performs gross examination and dissection of tissue specimens, including complex resections. May rotate to gross at other JHH-affiliated sites (i.e., GSS) as appropriate. Performs autopsies (including external and internal exam; gross dissection; tissue sectioning and sampling) and completes autopsy reports as assigned. Performs surgical pathology specimen and autopsy photography and radiography, as needed. Obtains specimens from operating rooms for intraoperative consults. Performs frozen sectioning as permitted by state law. Collects tissue for tumor bank and in support of research. Participates in storage, organization, and distribution of tissue to investigators and clinical teams as appropriate. Provides resident and trainee education, including as primary instructors in grossing and autopsy technique. Specimen assignment and organization of relevant clinical histories. Participates in development and revision of departmental policies and procedures. Provides support for maintenance of laboratory accreditation.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides resident and trainee education in grossing and autopsy performance, including as primary instructors
• Performs gross examination and dissection of tissue specimens, including complex resections, under the direction of a pathologist
• Selects and submits tissue for microscopic study
• Summarizes gross anatomic findings
• Performs surgical and autopsy specimen photography and radiology as needed
• Performs frozen sections as permitted by state law
• Performs autopsies (including external and internal exam; gross dissection; tissue sectioning and sampling) and completes autopsy reports as assigned.
• Collects specimen and autopsy tissue for tumor bank and in support of research.
• Prepares materials for presentation at various autopsy and multidisciplinary conferences.
• Participates in storage, organization, and distribution of tissue to investigators and clinical teams as appropriate.
• Participates in development and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides support for maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
• Ensures adequate supplies and maintenance of laboratory as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a Pathologists' Assistant program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) (Required)
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience as a Pathologists' Assistant (Required)
• Navigate rapidly changing situations, from evolving patient needs to technological advancements, by remaining flexible, committed to continuous learning, and embracing new challenges, in addition to quickly recovering from setbacks.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Follows procedures and selects methods, techniques, and analytical approach.
• Responsible for accurately and responsively performing varied clinical tasks and solving problems of moderate complexity.
• Strong attention to detail and self-directed to consistently ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Uphold ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, ensuring informed consent, and making decisions that prioritize the well-being of both patients and staff.
• Works seamlessly within diverse teams, bringing together professionals from various disciplines to provide patient-centered care and achieve collective goals.
• Follows all healthcare policies and procedures.
• Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
• Solves clinical and technical problems within own job and possibly in related areas/disciplines.
• Works on assignments of moderate size, scope, diversity, and/or complexity.
• Executes tasks with attention to cost-efficiency and high productivity.
• PA-Pathologist's Assistant 10000064 Upon Hire (Required)

Salary Range

Minimum 45.28/hour - Maximum 74.76/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.