Pathology Assistant: Surgical Specimen Prep & Autopsy

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA, seeks a Pathologist's Assistant to support surgical pathology services under a pathologist's supervision. The role includes preparing specimens for gross description, assisting in dissections, and handling postmortem examinations with data capture and documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating sampling, ensuring proper accessioning, and maintaining equipment while supporting pathology conferences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of PC applications required.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specimens for analysis and assist in special procedures as directed.
• Prepare surgical specimens for gross description and histology, including accessioning and data capture.
• Perform postmortem examinations under supervision and document findings.
• Coordinate specimen sampling and notify authorities as required; release body to the mortuary.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; supervise lab staff as needed.
• Assist in organizing anatomic pathology conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytic reasoning

Diagnostic reasoning

PC proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in biological sciences

Pathologist Assistant Certificate

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA, seeks a Pathologist's Assistant to support surgical pathology services under a pathologist's supervision. The role includes preparing specimens for gross description, assisting in dissections, and handling postmortem examinations with data capture and documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating sampling, ensuring proper accessioning, and maintaining equipment while supporting pathology conferences.