Pathology Assistant — Fast-Paced Surgical Specimens | $60/hr

ConnectedHealth; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $60/hour

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Full-time, permanent position

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits

Continued professional growth

Job summary

ConnectedHealth in Butler, Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-time Pathology Assistant to join a collaborative laboratory team. The role involves gross examination, dissection, tissue submission for histologic processing, and accurate documentation of surgical specimens.

The candidate will assist pathologists, support intraoperative procedures, and ensure strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program strongly preferred.
• PA(ASCP) certification required or eligible to obtain certification based on employer requirements.
• Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant program preferred.
• Previous experience in surgical pathology, gross examination, or anatomic pathology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, pathology terminology, tissue sampling, and laboratory procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with pathologists and laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Prepare and submit tissue specimens for histologic processing and microscopic examination.
• Describe, measure, photograph, section, and document surgical specimens accurately.
• Select appropriate tissue sections for diagnostic evaluation.
• Assist pathologists with complex surgical specimens and anatomic pathology procedures.
• Perform or assist with postmortem examinations when applicable.
• Maintain accurate specimen identification, documentation, and quality control standards.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of biological specimens.
• Follow laboratory safety, infection control, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with frozen sections and other intraoperative pathology procedures as needed.
• Support pathology department quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain an organized grossing environment while collaborating closely with pathologists, histotechnologists, laboratory staff, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration with pathologists andLab

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

PA(ASCP) certification

Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

ConnectedHealth in Butler, Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-time Pathology Assistant to join a collaborative laboratory team. The role involves gross examination, dissection, tissue submission for histologic processing, and accurate documentation of surgical specimens.

The candidate will assist pathologists, support intraoperative procedures, and ensure strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards are followed.