Pathologists’ Assistant - Drive Diagnostic Excellence & Education

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Competitive Benefits Package

Valued team environment

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford, CT, part of Trinity Health, is hiring a Pathologists’ Assistant for a full-time, day shift. You will work with pathologists to examine, dissect, and prepare surgical specimens and autopsy tissues that influence patient diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include supervising post-mortem examinations, organ evisceration and tissue sampling, and mentoring PA students, while collaborating with pathology and histology teams to uphold

Qualifications

• Completion of NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• New graduates or those completing training; must have some autopsy experience.
• ASCP Pathologists’ Assistant certification or within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication and teamwork in a supervised setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise post-mortem examination with review of clinical history.
• Evisceration and dissection of organs, tissue sampling, specimen photography, dictation of gross findings and provisional diagnoses.
• Teach and mentor PA students as designated by leadership.
• Collaborate with pathologists, histology staff, and laboratory professionals to support patient care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Collaboration

Education

NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program

ASCP PA certification or eligible within 6 months

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford, CT, part of Trinity Health, is hiring a Pathologists’ Assistant for a full-time, day shift. You will work with pathologists to examine, dissect, and prepare surgical specimens and autopsy tissues that influence patient diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include supervising post-mortem examinations, organ evisceration and tissue sampling, and mentoring PA students, while collaborating with pathology and histology teams to uphold