Pathologists' Assistant- PRN- Indiana University Health-Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Generous PTO

CME allowance/time off

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance coverage

Job summary

Indiana University Health Pathology Laboratory in downtown Indianapolis seeks a Pathologists' Assistant for outpatient laboratory work in a large health system. The team currently includes 60 pathologists and 9 pathologists’ assistants, with over 100,000 cases processed annually.

The PRN role emphasizes surgical pathology grossing, resident interaction, and frozen sections for adults. A structured orientation ensures familiarity with our protocols and the technical expectations of staff

Qualifications

• Must have NAACLS-accredited pathologists’ assistant program and ASCP certification.
• Open to new graduates.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with staff physicians and coworkers in a dynamic practice.

Responsibilities

• Gross surgical pathology specimens.
• Interact with pathology residents.
• Perform frozen sections for adult patients.
• Support system-wide pathology procedures as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program

ASCP board certification

Job description

Are you a Pathologists' Assistant looking to work at the largest health system in Indiana? We are hiring! Come join IU Health's growing Pathology Laboratory in downtown Indianapolis.

IU Health Pathology Laboratory System Services offers some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana for both clinical and anatomic pathology!

Position Details

• PRN-Open flexible for hours
• 100% Outpatient (laboratory work)
• Diverse and complex specimen case load; will be comprised of surgical pathology specimens within the adult populations in our system. The expected volumes would include surgical specimen and frozen sections.
• Practice locations include the IU Health Central Pathology Lab
• Team currently includes 60 Pathologists, 9 Pathologists' Assistants
• Position will require a training period with orientation specific to our system, as well as specific to the technical protocols expected by our staff physicians.

Key Responsibilities

• The pathologists’ assistant position will include surgical pathology specimen grossing, Pathology resident interaction, and frozen section for the adult patient population within our system.

Qualifications

• Candidate will be required to have trained in a NAACLS accredited pathologists’ assistant program with ASCP board certification.
• Open to new graduates.
• 1 year experience preferred
• Candidate will have the ability to bring a high level of personal integrity and a willingness to collaborate with staff physicians and co-workers in a dynamic and evolving practice.

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Community Description

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

The IU Health Pathology Laboratory resides in a 150,000-square-foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis with first-class facilities. The lab processes over 100,000 cases per year, and houses an electron microscopy laboratory, eight full-time certified pathologists’ assistants, twenty residents and eleven different fellowships. IU Health pathologists are engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, with strong support for research in an environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists.