Pathologists Assistant - Exempt

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,825 - 92,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, health, dental & vision

Annual health assessment program

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Oklahoma City is hiring a Pathologists Assistant to conduct gross examinations in surgical pathology. The role requires certification as a pathologist assistant and offers a competitive salary of $84,250+ per year, with sign-on bonuses and relocation support. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, financial coaching, and an employee stock purchase plan. Ideal candidates will have a year of surgical gross experience and possess the skills to train staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience of 1 year in surgical grossing.
• Capable of performing duties in surgical pathology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of surgical pathology.
• Perform gross examination and dissection of large specimens.
• Provide training and technical instructions to staff.

Skills

Surgical gross experience

Technical instructions and training

Job description

Pathologists Assistant – Exempt – Oklahoma City, OK – Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The pathologist assistant – exempt position is intended for individuals currently certified as a pathologist assistant. The individual in this position will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including escalated issues and troubleshooting quality issues. The individual will be responsible for conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

Pay range: $84,250+ per year

Sign on bonus and relocation available!

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.
• Capable of performing all duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.
• Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex/complicated specimens in preparation for histologic processing – typically hospital-based whole‑organ specimens.
• Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work.
• Be responsible for orientation, training, and training verification of newly hired grossing staff.
• Conduct New Hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and any histotech performing gross examination.
• Administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff.
• Provide input to department manager/supervisor for employee performance reviews.
• Assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs. indirect) for each specimen type for each individual performing gross.
• Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc., after completing training on non‑gynecological specimen types; includes fine‑needle aspiration (FNA) specimens.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Perform troubleshooting when necessary and exercise independent judgment, if required.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
• Coordinate and monitor workflow.
• Act as a key contact person for pathologist, grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes to workflow.
• Be responsible for monitoring HPAP as needed.
• Participate with the development and/or monitoring of quality indicators for the QMP.
• Follow the laboratory's applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
• Comply with Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to maintain state licensure and/or CMP.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience: N/A

Preferred Work Experience: 1‑year surgical gross experience, including large, complex/complicated specimens

Physical and Mental Requirements: N/A

Knowledge: N/A

Skills: N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.