Pathology Lab Relations & Compliance Specialist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Fitness discounts

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to perform gross examination and sectioning of surgical pathology specimens under supervision.

The PA ensures timely grossing and coordinates with the Grossing area, other laboratory sections, and surgical services. Responsibilities include maintaining records per department standards and being prepared to cross-train in other pathology sections as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from NACCLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program, or a related bachelor’s degree with 2 years PA experience.
• Equivalency evaluations for international-trained applicants to CLIA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and sectioning of surgical pathology specimens.
• Ensure timely completion of grossing according to protocols.
• Coordinate between Grossing, lab sections, surgical services and providers.
• Maintain records, logs and files per department standards and accrediting bodies.
• Cross-train or assist in other pathology sections as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pathologists’ Assistant (NACCLS-accredited program)

Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 2 years PA experience

Equivalency evaluation for international education to CLIA standards

Job description

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to perform gross examination and sectioning of surgical pathology specimens under supervision.

The PA ensures timely grossing and coordinates with the Grossing area, other laboratory sections, and surgical services. Responsibilities include maintaining records per department standards and being prepared to cross-train in other pathology sections as needed.