Pathologists' Assistant Internal Only

Redlands Community Hospital; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlands Community Hospital in Redlands, CA, is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to provide gross examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens and support intraoperative consultations and frozen sections. The role requires independent evaluation, precise documentation, and collaboration with pathologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and lab personnel to ensure accurate patient care.

A NAACLS-accredited PA program and ASCP PA license are required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Master’s degree from NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• Knowledge of surgical pathology grossing techniques, frozen section procedures, anatomy, and specimen handling requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with pathologists and laboratory staff.
• Possess the knowledge and skills required to meet Redlands Community Hospital Medical Staff criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens.
• Assist with intraoperative consultations and frozen sections.
• Support the anatomic pathology workflow.
• Collaborate with pathologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and laboratory personnel to ensure accurate and timely patient care.
• Education, research, and administrative services.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Pathologists’ Assistant (NAACLS accredited)

ASCP PA license

Job description

Redlands Community Hospital - LAB - PATHOLOGY

Redlands, CA

Hourly pay range: $44.80 min. - $64.96 max.

This position, under the supervision of the Medical Director and pathologists, the Pathologists' Assistant performs comprehensive gross examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens, assists with intraoperative consultations and frozen sections, and supports the anatomic pathology workflow. The role requires independent evaluation of a wide range of surgical specimens, detailed documentation, specimen preparation, and collaboration with pathologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and laboratory personnel to ensure accurate and timely patient care. Responsibilities may include education, research, and administrative services. This position collaborates with Pathologists in the promotion and provision of healthcare.

Ability to meet all job & physical requirements as outlined in job description oras agreed through a work place accommodation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

1. Successful completion of a Master’s degree program from National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.

2. Knowledge of surgical pathology grossing techniques, frozen section procedures, anatomy, and specimen handling requirements.

3. Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

4. Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with pathologists and laboratory staff.

5. Possess the knowledge and skills required to meet Redlands Community Hospital Medical Staff criteria.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Pathologists’ Assistant License - PA(ASCP)