Pathologists' Assistant PRN | Surgical Pathology Support

HCA-Healthcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time away from work programs

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Education support

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Pathologists Assistant to support surgical pathology services as a staff member. Under pathologist supervision, you will work independently in examination and preparation of surgical specimens, while coordinating with on-site pathologists.

The role focuses on organizing workflow in frozen section and gross examination areas, determining grossing priorities, and ensuring accurate documentation and specimen handling in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters 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 masters degree.

Responsibilities

• Organize and optimize workflow in frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Collaborate with on-site Pathologists to determine grossing priorities.
• Take instruction from Pathologists on grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Confer with other pathologists to facilitate productivity and knowledge sharing.
• Triage specimens, dictate gross findings, and refer to microscopic review as needed.
• Identify tissue for microscopic study and determine appropriate fixatives.
• Perform frozen sections and decalcifications; coordinate procedures and records.
• Maintain records of dissections, dictations, and tissue samples.
• Photograph specimens for instructional and documentation purposes.
• Maintain records of photography and support interdepartmental conferences.

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Pathologists Assistant to support surgical pathology services as a staff member. Under pathologist supervision, you will work independently in examination and preparation of surgical specimens, while coordinating with on-site pathologists.

The role focuses on organizing workflow in frozen section and gross examination areas, determining grossing priorities, and ensuring accurate documentation and specimen handling in a hospital setting.