Pathologists' Assistant (Part Time)

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Part-time Pathologists’ Assistant for 20-35 hours weekly, 2nd shift with shift differential. Must hold PA-ASCP certification and a valid driver’s license. Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree and two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities include gross examinations, autopsy support, specimen accessioning, and collaboration with the pathology team. Occasional on-call and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• PA-ASCP certification required; active driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Accessions tissue and body fluids from procedures.
• Performs gross examinations of tissue and body fluids.
• Provides support for frozen sections, FNA, and biopsies.
• Performs autopsies under pathologist supervision.
• Ensures safe handling of specimens and compliance with safety policies.
• Gathers clinical histories and submits representative sections for review.

Skills

PA-ASCP Certification

Anatomic pathology

Autopsy support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

## Pathologists' Assistant (Part Time)Applylocations: Corpus Christi, TXtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR112203# ****Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.*****Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.***Status:** Part-time, 20-35 hours per week**Schedule:** 5 days per week, 2nd shift (afternoon/evening). Shift differential offered.**Additional Coverage:** Occasional on-call and shift coverage as needed**Travel:** Occasional travel as needed. Must have a valid driver's license.Part-time employees are eligible for insurance and retirement benefits, paid time off, and much more!**GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:**The Pathologists’ Assistant provides high-level, specialized technical services in anatomic pathology under the direction and supervision of a licensed, board-certified Anatomic Pathologist. The Pathologist’s Assistant utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures on patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. In addition, the pathology assistant will prepare for and participate in postmortem cases.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.* Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.* Utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to perform routine and complex procedures related to patient specimens received in Anatomic Pathology. + Accessions tissue and body fluid specimens from surgical or other invasive/interventional procedures. + Performs gross examinations of tissue and body fluid specimens including photography as needed. + Provides procedural support for frozen sections, FNA and biopsy support for Interventional Radiology, and glomerular assessment and triage for kidney biopsies. + Ensures appropriate handling of specimens for transport or on site processing and storage.* Performs autopsies under the Pathologist’s supervision. + Autopsy support includes correct incisions, external examinations, insitu organ inspections and systematic organ removal and dissection. + Gathers clinical histories, records findings, and submits representative microscopic sections for final review by the Pathologist.* Ensures compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. + Adheres to institutional safety policies, hazardous material handling protocols, and standards set by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA, OSHA, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). + Participate actively in quality control monitoring, frozen section turnaround-time tracking, and continuous workflow improvement initiatives.* Supports leadership by ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operations. + Completes all staff trainings and maintains competencies. + Supports orientation and training of personnel when related to professional role. + Participates actively in performance improvement activities.* Must have reliable transportation.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:*** Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required; two years of experience preferred.* Master's degree preferred; two years of experience preferred.**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.*** PA-ASCP – Certified Pathologist’s Assistant, issued by The American Society for Clinical Pathology.* Must have an active unrestricted Driver’s License.