Pathologists’ Assistant: Histology, Frozen Sections & Education

Trinity Health Corp.; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental from Day One

Shift Differentials

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

403(b) with Employer Match

On-site Fitness Center

Referral Rewards

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. located at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL, seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant for full-time day shift. The PA will perform gross examination and photography of specimens, assist with frozen sections, and support resident education, with occasional autopsy back-up.

Requirements include a Master’s in Biologic Sciences, NAACLS PA program graduation, and ASCP certification (or within one year of hire). Travel to other hospital sites may occur.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biologic Sciences required.
• Graduate of NAACLS-approved Pathologists' Assistant Program.
• ASCP certification as Pathologist Assistant required (or within 1 year of hire).
• May travel to other hospital sites occasionally.

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

Graduate of NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant Program

ASCP Certification as Pathologist Assistant

Job description

Trinity Health Corp. located at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL, seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant for full-time day shift. The PA will perform gross examination and photography of specimens, assist with frozen sections, and support resident education, with occasional autopsy back-up.

Requirements include a Master’s in Biologic Sciences, NAACLS PA program graduation, and ASCP certification (or within one year of hire). Travel to other hospital sites may occur.