Pathologists Assistant - Histology

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to support histology operations at the Main Campus in Cleveland. You will examine, dissect, and prepare surgical specimens for histologic evaluation, while ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

Collaborating with pathologists and laboratory staff, you will assist with fresh tissue procurement, education of pathology learners, and maintaining accurate laboratory records.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required or higher.
• NAACLS PA training program graduate and ASCP eligible for certification.
• Bachelor’s in Biology and Chemistry with ASCP qualification route available.
• PA (ASCP) certification or eligibility required.
• Minimum 2 years experience as Pathologists’ Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, and dissection of surgical specimens.
• Assist in procurement of fresh specimens for ancillary studies.
• Maintain accessioning and documentation in LIS and records.
• Perform high-complexity laboratory testing per CLIA/CAP standards.
• Provide supervision and training to pathology residents and students.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety across workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s Degree

NAACLS PA training

ASCP certification eligible

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology & Chemistry

PA (ASCP) certification

2 years experience as PA

Diploma/transcripts

Foreign credential evaluation (if education outside US)

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Pathologists Assistant - Histology

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Histology-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

T26046

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

10:00am-6:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

**This role is eligible forasign-on bonusofup to$5,000**

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Pathologists’ Assistant plays a vital role in supporting accurate and timely diagnoses by independently examining, describing, dissecting, and preparing a wide variety of surgical specimens for histologic evaluation. Working in accordance with established laboratory protocols, CLIA regulations, CAP standards, and institutional policies, this role ensures exceptional specimen handling, documentation, quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory compliance. The Pathologists’ Assistant also maintains laboratory instrumentation and equipment, identifies and resolves technical or quality concerns, and implements corrective actions when needed.

Collaborating closely with pathologists and laboratory colleagues, the Pathologists’ Assistant helps ensure high-quality patient care and efficient laboratory operations. Additional responsibilities include assisting with fresh tissue procurement for ancillary studies, maintaining surgical pathology work areas, participating in continuing education and competency assessments, and providing instruction, mentorship, and supervision to pathology residents,Pathologists’ Assistant students, and other clinical learners.

Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for maintaining the highest standards of laboratory quality, patient care, and operational excellence.

A caregiver in this position works days from 10:00AM- 6:30PM, with rotating holiday, weekend and on-call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform gross examination, description, and dissection of human surgical specimens for examination, holding, transport, and shipment.
• Assistswith the preparation and procurement of fresh surgical specimens for cytologic and other ancillary studies.
• Accurately enter andmaintainaccession ofinformation, test results, andrequireddocumentation in laboratory information systems and other records.
• Perform delegated high-complexity laboratory testing, including specimen grossing,in accordance with laboratory procedures, CLIA regulations, CAP standards, and institutional policies.
• Follow established procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and record retention to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Perform and document quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, maintenance,proficiencytesting, and corrective actionsin accordance withregulatory and laboratory requirements.
• Monitor test systems, instruments, and equipment;identifyissues that may affect test performance or results and takeappropriate correctiveaction orescalateconcerns to laboratory leadership.
• Maintain instruments, equipment, and surgical pathology work areasin accordance withmanufacturer specifications and laboratory standards.
• Apply strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills toidentifyopportunities for improvement and recommend solutions.
• Participate in continuing education, professional development, and required competency assessments tomaintaincurrent knowledge and skills.
• Provide training, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation support for pathology residents, Pathologists’ Assistant students, and other clinical learners as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s Degree

• Graduate of an accredited (NAACLS) Pathologists' Assistant training program and American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification eligible

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biologyand Chemistry with training to meet the ASCP Board of certification qualifications for Pathologists’ Assistant (PA ASCP)

• 2yearsofexperience as a certified Pathologists’ Assistant, PA (ASCP)

• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided

• *Education outside of the United States requires diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from by an HHS approved agency or nationally recognized organization such as NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc) or AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc)

• Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) certification or certification eligible by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity when handling gross specimens and utilizing instrumentation.
• Ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be regularly exposed.
• Typical physical demands include ability to sit or stand extensively and frequent walking.
• Ability to lift and transport bodies for postmortem examinations.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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