Pathologists' Assistant PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Behavioral health support

Telemedicine services

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant PRN to support pathologists in surgical pathology services. The role involves organizing workflow, triaging specimens, and dictating gross findings under pathologist guidance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Pathology Assistance, with 1–2 years of relevant lab experience. ASCP certification is preferred; hospital experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Assisting pathologists in performance of surgical pathology services.
• Independently perform professional duties related to examination and preparation of surgical pathology specimens.
• Work under supervision of on-site pathologists to determine grossing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and improve workflow in frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Triage specimens; dictate gross findings using appropriate terminology.
• Select tissue for microscopic study and determine fixation methods.
• Coordinate specimens for special histological procedures and stains as needed.
• Maintain and document dissection records and assist in report compilation.

Skills

Clinical pathology knowledge

Histology techniques

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Masters in Pathologists’ Assistant

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Pathologists' Assistant PRN

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Pathologists' Assistant is a staff position responsible for assisting pathologists in performance of surgical pathology services. Under the general supervision of the pathologist, works independently when performing professional duties associated with examination and/or preparation of the surgical pathology specimens.

Job Summary

• Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities.
• Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistant’s relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base.
• Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
• Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histological procedures and special stains when appropriate.
• Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.
• Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation.
• Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters in Pathologists’ Assistant
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a pathology or histology laboratory setting.
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Physician Services Group

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare's graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.