Pathology Assistant: Prosection, Teaching & QA Leader

Cedars-Sinai; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to perform gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens, assist with intraoperative consultations, and contribute to QA statistics and research. The role emphasizes teaching pathology dissection techniques to residents and coordinating teaching conferences.

The position requires an accredited Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant program and ASCP certification, with preferred 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant program (accredited).
• 1 year of experience as Pathologists' Assistant (preferred).
• Pathologist Assistant Certification PA (ASCP) - required/minimum.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens, ensuring proper accessioning and selecting representative tissue sections.
• Assists pathologists and residents with intraoperative consultations and documentation of findings.
• Provides education and guidance to residents on gross examination and dissection techniques.
• Collaborates on QA statistics, research projects, and development of new procedures.

Education

Master's Degree, Accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to perform gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens, assist with intraoperative consultations, and contribute to QA statistics and research. The role emphasizes teaching pathology dissection techniques to residents and coordinating teaching conferences.

The position requires an accredited Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant program and ASCP certification, with preferred 1 year of experience.