Pathologists' Assistant: Surgical Pathology Expert & Team Player

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to support pathologists in surgical pathology services in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role requires independence in performing professional duties related to examination and preparation of surgical pathology specimens.

The successful candidate will coordinate frozen section and gross workflow, collaborate with on-site pathologists, and maintain thorough records and photographs as part of teaching and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in a pathology 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.

Responsibilities

• Organize and ensure workflow efficiency in frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Collaborate with on-site Pathologists to determine grossing priorities.
• Follow instructions from Pathologists regarding grossing technique and quality assessment.
• Share relevant information with other Pathology staff to facilitate productivity and knowledge.
• Triage specimens, dictate gross findings, and route to microscopic review as needed.
• Identify tissue for microscopic study and determine appropriate fixatives.

Skills

Histology experience

Grossing experience

ASCP Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to support pathologists in surgical pathology services in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role requires independence in performing professional duties related to examination and preparation of surgical pathology specimens.

The successful candidate will coordinate frozen section and gross workflow, collaborate with on-site pathologists, and maintain thorough records and photographs as part of teaching and documentation.