Pathologists’ Assistant: Day Shift Histology & Autopsy Support

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One (Medical and D

Competitive Shift Differentials

Daily Pay "NEW"

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

403(b) with Employer Match

On Site Fitness Center

Referral Rewards

Perks Program

Job summary

Loyola Medicine in Maywood, IL, is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to perform gross examination and photography of surgical specimens, support frozen section workflow, and assist with autopsies as needed. The PA will teach and mentor residents and PA students, maintain gross room equipment, manage tissue storage, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards in a fast-paced pathology department.

Master’s degree and NAACLS PA program required, occasional travel to other hospital sites;

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Graduate of NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant Program.
• May occasionally travel to other hospital sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with frozen sections alongside Pathologists, Fellows, or Residents.
• Prepare, triage, and gross surgical specimens in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Teach and support Residents, Fellows, and PA students during surgical pathology rotations.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and organization of gross room and autopsy suite materials.
• Manage tissue storage, retrieval, and discard.
• Assist with autopsies as needed.

Education

Master's Degree in Biologic Sciences

NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant Program

Job description

Loyola Medicine in Maywood, IL, is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to perform gross examination and photography of surgical specimens, support frozen section workflow, and assist with autopsies as needed. The PA will teach and mentor residents and PA students, maintain gross room equipment, manage tissue storage, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards in a fast-paced pathology department.

Master’s degree and NAACLS PA program required, occasional travel to other hospital sites;