Pathologists’ Assistant — Day Shift, Frozen Sections

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Healthcare in Lexington, KY seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to join UKHC. The role involves grossing complex and small specimens, performing frozen sections, and supporting tissue procurement for clinical research. New PA program graduates are welcome; ASCP certification is required within one year of hire.

Requirements include MS from a PA program, and BS/MS from an accredited PA program with certification. No prior residency training is specified beyond standard duties.

Qualifications

• MS degree from PA program required.
• ASCP certification within one year of hire date required.
• BS or MS from accredited PA program; certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gross complex and small surgical specimens independently, with the pathologist consultation as needed.
• Perform frozen sections.
• Support tissue procurement for clinical research.
• Serve as practitioner, educator and role model for residents, students and staff.

Skills

Grossing experience

Frozen sections

Education

MS

ASCP certification

Job description

University of Kentucky Healthcare in Lexington, KY seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to join UKHC. The role involves grossing complex and small specimens, performing frozen sections, and supporting tissue procurement for clinical research. New PA program graduates are welcome; ASCP certification is required within one year of hire.

Requirements include MS from a PA program, and BS/MS from an accredited PA program with certification. No prior residency training is specified beyond standard duties.