Pathology Assistant: Surgical Specimens & Autopsy Expert

Universal Health Services, Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Excellent Benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (IPM) seeks a Pathology Assistant to support surgical specimen processing and documentation in the South Texas Health System Clinics laboratories. You will advance disease-process knowledge, manage specimens of varying complexity, and assist with autopsies as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, quality standards, and timely diagnostic results, contributing to patient care across UHS facilities. Strong lab skills and ASCP certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• ASCP certification and ongoing maintenance every three years.

Responsibilities

• Receive, dissect and dictate surgical specimens with technical proficiency.
• Expand knowledge of disease processes to handle increasingly complex specimens and assist in autopsies.
• Ensure quality, consistency and efficiency of specimens for timely diagnostic results.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Specimen handling

Autopsy assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ASCP certification

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. (IPM) seeks a Pathology Assistant to support surgical specimen processing and documentation in the South Texas Health System Clinics laboratories. You will advance disease-process knowledge, manage specimens of varying complexity, and assist with autopsies as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, quality standards, and timely diagnostic results, contributing to patient care across UHS facilities. Strong lab skills and ASCP certification are essential.