Pathology Assistant-Surgical Specimens & Grossing (Sign-On)

Independence Health System Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. in Butler, PA seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant under supervision of a pathologist to perform gross dissection and dictation of surgical specimens, document handling, and summarize clinical history.

Responsibilities include assisting with accreditation, preparing specimens for cytology, and maintaining department workflows; essential functions include safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Clinical rotation as part of the Master Degree program or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: PA (ASCP) or equivalent certification or obtained within two years of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross dissection and dictation of surgical specimens under the supervision of a pathologist.
• Documents all tissue handling and summarizes clinical history.
• Assists with maintaining the laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with the preparation of freshly removed surgical specimens for cytological studies.
• Works collaboratively with Surgical Pathology Technicians, Histologists and secretarial/ transcriptionist.

Skills

Clinical rotation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Pathologists’ Assistant Program

Job description

Independence Health System Inc. in Butler, PA seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant under supervision of a pathologist to perform gross dissection and dictation of surgical specimens, document handling, and summarize clinical history.

Responsibilities include assisting with accreditation, preparing specimens for cytology, and maintaining department workflows; essential functions include safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance.