Pathologists' Assistant: Lead Surgical Pathology & Frozen Sections

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Education support

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. North Texas division is seeking a Pathologists Assistant to support surgical pathology services. The role involves assisting pathologists, maintaining workflow efficiency in grossing areas, and coordinating with on-site staff to ensure high-quality specimen processing.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with preference for a Masters in Pathologists' Assistant and ASCP certification. Experience in a hospital setting is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Pathologists' Assistant highly preferred.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred.
• 3–5 years' grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP certification or master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Organize and ensure workflow efficiency in frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Collaborate with on-site Pathologists to determine grossing priorities.
• Take direction from Pathologists regarding grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Share information with other HCA pathologist assistants to improve productivity and knowledge.
• Triage specimens, dictate gross findings, and refer tissue sections for microscopic review when needed.
• Select tissue for microscopic study and determine appropriate fixatives.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; coordinate records.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. North Texas division is seeking a Pathologists Assistant to support surgical pathology services. The role involves assisting pathologists, maintaining workflow efficiency in grossing areas, and coordinating with on-site staff to ensure high-quality specimen processing.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with preference for a Masters in Pathologists' Assistant and ASCP certification. Experience in a hospital setting is valued.