Pathologists Assistant - Full Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Academic sponsorship

Free parking

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant at their Omaha, NE location. This role involves evaluating specimens, ensuring compliance with quality control standards, and managing tissue specimen releases. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and education assistance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science degree, relevant certification, and ideally one year of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• Must attain and maintain ASCP board certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and perform grossing and dictation of patient specimens.
• Ensure compliance with quality control guidelines.
• Document orientation and training for staff.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree with NAACLS approved program

Bachelor of Science degree with ASCP registration

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital – 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00‑5:30 pm; occasional Saturdays.

Provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-certified or board-eligible pathologist.

Incentives (if available)

• $10,000 sign‑on bonus
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

Responsibilities

Essential functions of a Pathologists' Assistant include:

• Evaluate appropriateness and accurately perform grossing and dictation of patient specimens.
• Utilize time efficiently to complete assignments and assist coworkers.
• Complete and document quality control 100% of the time.
• Complete frozen sectioning in a timely manner and avoid exhausting the block unless instructed.
• Perform routine maintenance and document it 100% of the time.
• Achieve section/organization quality goals.
• Comply with personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines 100% of the time.
• Identify problems and initiate immediate follow‑up with the Section Leader or Medical Director(s) to ensure accurate, timely laboratory services using critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Accommodate patient and laboratory needs by responding professionally to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.
• Manage all tissue specimen releases to patients and corresponding documentation.
• Manage all digital images and HIPAA storage.
• Assist Pathologists with autopsy procedures.
• Document orientation, training, and education to ensure employee competence and meet accreditation requirements using effective communication.
• Ensure organizational and department competencies are completed 100% of the time.
• Confirm new procedures and major revisions are read and understood.
• Assist in training new and existing staff, including review of orientation checklists and skill training checklists.
• Support educational activities for clinical laboratory scientist students.
• Participate in inspections, proficiency testing, quality assurance activities, and record maintenance.
• Prepare and update section policies and procedures to fulfill accrediting agency requirements, including CAP and JCAHO.
• Complete proficiency testing as assigned and submit by deadline.
• Assist in completing CAP checklist responses for on‑site or self‑inspection as assigned.
• Assist in review/revision of procedure manuals as assigned.
• Assist the technical coordinator or section leader with problem resolution and follow‑up reports for proficiency tests.
• Assist with quality control and quality assurance activities.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 9:00‑5:30 pm; occasional Saturdays.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree with completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) approved educational program and board‑certified eligible required.
• OR Bachelor of Science degree with American Society for Clinical Pathology PA (ASCP) registration required.

Experience

• Minimum one year of experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• Must attain and maintain American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) board certification within one year of hire.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Computer skills required.

Physical Requirements

Medium work involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Activities performed (percentages reflect hours of performance):

• 0% – Not necessary: climbing, crawling.
• 1%–33% – Occasionally performed: carrying, kneeling, lifting, pulling/pushing, stooping/bending, twisting.
• 34%–66% – Frequently performed: balancing, crouching, grasping, keyboarding/typing, reaching, repetitive motions, sitting, standing, walking.
• 67%–100% – Constantly performed: distinguishing colors, fingering/touching, hearing, seeing/visual, speaking/talking.

Job Hazards

• Occasionally (34%–66%): equipment/machinery/tools, explosives (pressurized gas), electrical shock/static, radiation (alpha, beta, gamma, non‑ionizing), mechanical moving parts/vibrations.
• Frequently (67%–100%): chemical agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex), biological agents (air‑borne and blood‑borne viruses, patient contact), physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps).

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. Since its charter in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.