Pathologists' Assistant – Tissue & Specimen Specialist

Adaptationprofessionals; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement 403(b) match

Paid Time Off from start

On-Site Child Care

Education Assistance

Travel & Leisure Discounts

Job summary

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people. This Full-Time Pathology Assistant position is based in Anchorage and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, paid time off, and on-site services.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning support, clinical information review, histology preparation, and intraoperative consultations under protocol.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as a Pathology Assistant and board-certified/eligible.
• Non-supervisory role with at least 1 year of directly related experience.
• Current ASCP or American Society for Clinical Pathology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure proper specimen collection and submission prior to accessioning.
• Assist clinicians with specimen collection questions.
• Obtain and review pertinent clinical information and history, including imaging studies, laboratory results, and operative records.
• Perform macroscopic description and dissection of surgical specimens for cancer staging.
• Prepare tissue for frozen sections for pathologist within protocol.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Clinical specimen handling

Safety and infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree as a Pathology Assistant

Job description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people. This Full-Time Pathology Assistant position is based in Anchorage and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, paid time off, and on-site services.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning support, clinical information review, histology preparation, and intraoperative consultations under protocol.