Pathology Assistant - Surgical Grossing & Frozen Sections

HCA Healthcare; Inverness (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Inverness, Mississippi, is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to assist pathologists with surgical pathology services. This role involves managing workflow, triaging specimens, and maintaining records while adhering to the organization's standards.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and preferably a Master’s in Pathology Assistant, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical coverage and educational support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a pathology or histology laboratory.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred.
• Grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of certifications.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage workflow in frozen section and gross examination areas.
• Triage specimens from surgery and dictate gross findings.
• Select and identify tissue for microscopic study.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Pathology Assistant

Job description

HCA Healthcare in Inverness, Mississippi, is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to assist pathologists with surgical pathology services. This role involves managing workflow, triaging specimens, and maintaining records while adhering to the organization's standards.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and preferably a Master’s in Pathology Assistant, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical coverage and educational support.