Pathology PA Instructor — Grossing & Surgical Pathology

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental options

Disability, Life, Vision insurance

Retirement 401(a) plan with 10% match

Paid Time Off

Vacation 22 days/year

Sick Days 15/year

Holiday 10/year

Tuition Benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

Pathologist's Assistant (PA) – Instructor position at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The PA will perform grossing of surgical pathology specimens and provide support for intraoperative consultations under faculty supervision.

The role emphasizes detailed gross description, sample selection, and adherence to institutional standards in a busy academic pathology service. Teaching responsibilities and collaboration with surgeons are integral.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certified, or certification eligible as a Pathologists' Assistant; certification must be maintained for employment.

Responsibilities

• Gross routine and non-routine specimens for accurate diagnoses under supervision.
• Teach grossing fundamentals to residents and serve as instructor for bench services.
• Provide technical assistance for intraoperative consultations and interact with surgeons and pathologists.
• Triages and collects specimen samples for ancillary studies and ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Facilitate accessioning, biopsy grossing, and frozen section coverage as needed.

Job description

Pathologist's Assistant (PA) – Instructor position at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The PA will perform grossing of surgical pathology specimens and provide support for intraoperative consultations under faculty supervision.

The role emphasizes detailed gross description, sample selection, and adherence to institutional standards in a busy academic pathology service. Teaching responsibilities and collaboration with surgeons are integral.