Pathologists' Assistant/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Healthcare in Lexington, KY seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to join UKHC. The role involves grossing complex and small specimens, performing frozen sections, and supporting tissue procurement for clinical research. New PA program graduates are welcome; ASCP certification is required within one year of hire.

Requirements include MS from a PA program, and BS/MS from an accredited PA program with certification. No prior residency training is specified beyond standard duties.

Qualifications

• MS degree from PA program required.
• ASCP certification within one year of hire date required.
• BS or MS from accredited PA program; certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gross complex and small surgical specimens independently, with the pathologist consultation as needed.
• Perform frozen sections.
• Support tissue procurement for clinical research.
• Serve as practitioner, educator and role model for residents, students and staff.

Skills

Grossing experience

Frozen sections

Education

MS

ASCP certification

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Pathologists' Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE56151

Working Title: Pathologists’ Assistant

Department Name: H3200:Laboratory Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 13

Salary Range: $100,000-131,685/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Standing for long periods of time; lifting of specimens and objects; exposure to chemicals, blood, tissue, and body fluids; must wear personal protective equipment for long periods of time

Shift: Monday-Friday, days

Job Summary: Approximately 35,000 surgical annually; Pathology Residents; prior experience preferred; Mon-Fri day shift hours; no call. Responsibilities for this position include serving as a practitioner, educator and a role model for residents, students, and staff members on grossing complex and small specimens, as well as performing frozen sections, specimen photography, and supporting tissue procurement for clinical research. The incumbent will work independently to gross complex surgical specimens, determines the need to consult with a pathologist, makes technical grossing decisions, troubleshoots and resolves specimen receiving issues. The incumbent will be expected to be proficient in surgical pathology prosection and may on occasion need to log in specimens or place specimens on tissue processors. New PA program graduates are welcome to apply. ASCP certification required within one year of hire date.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Previous paid grossing experience in academic medical center working closely with residents preferred; frozen section experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: BS or MS from accredited PA program; certification required.

Deadline to Apply: 11/16/2026

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