Pathology Assistant: Autopsy & Surgical Pathology

Trinity Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Retirement planning & matching

College savings plans

Life insurance plans

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Pathology Assistant to support autopsy, surgical pathology, and specialized services under a pathologist's direction.

The position requires a bachelor's or master's in health sciences, 1 year of Pathology Assistant training, and prior experience as a Pathologist's Assistant, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. This role emphasizes accuracy, tissue handling, and collaboration within the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in health science or a related field required.
• 1 year of Pathology Assistant training in an accredited program required.
• Experience as a Pathologist's Assistant required.
• Membership in the American Association of Pathologist's Assistants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).
• Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to patients.
• Performs or assists in human postmortem examinations, frozen sections and FNAs.
• Correctly obtains appropriate tissue and/or fluid analysis.
• Ensures proper restoration of the body for acceptable release to the funeral director.
• Describes gross appearance, performs complete dissection, selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in health science or a related field

1 year of Pathology Assistant training in an accredited program

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Pathology Assistant to support autopsy, surgical pathology, and specialized services under a pathologist's direction.

The position requires a bachelor's or master's in health sciences, 1 year of Pathology Assistant training, and prior experience as a Pathologist's Assistant, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. This role emphasizes accuracy, tissue handling, and collaboration within the lab.