Sr. Pathologists' Assistant

Trinity Health; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

On Site Fitness Center

403(b) with Employer Match

Daily Pay

Career Development

Referral Rewards

Job summary

Trinity Health's Sr. Pathologists’ Assistant role oversees operations in anatomic pathology including specimen receipt, gross room, autopsy, and biobanking. The Sr.

PA leads high-volume, high-quality work, ensures accreditation readiness (CAP, TJC), and mentors pathology residents and medical students while collaborating across histology and clinical teams. The position requires a Master’s in Biologic Sciences, NAACLS PA program graduate, and ASCP certification, with 3–5 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee specimen receipt, gross room, autopsy, and biobanking operations
• Provide leadership in implementing change and managing stress
• Prepare and dissect surgical biopsies and complex specimens
• Supervise technical staff in specimen receiving, gross room, autopsy, and biobanking
• Serve as resource for technical questions and training of students/residents

Education

Master's Degree in Biologic Sciences

Graduate of NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant Program

Certified Pathology Assistant (ASCP)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

About the Job

The Sr. Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) The Pathologists’ Assistant, Sr. (Sr. PA) oversees operations in critical areas of the anatomic pathology including specimen receipt, gross room, autopsy, and biobanking activities. The Sr. PA participates in and oversees all aspects of the work including frozen sections, grossing, autopsies and leads teaching of pathology residents and medical students. The Sr. PA actively participates in quality improvement projects and ensures accreditation readiness (e.g. CAP, TJC).

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Ensures that specimens are processed appropriately (frozen section and gross examination) as per standard operating procedures (SOP) in a timely and patient safe manner; ensures residual tissues are stored according to preservation protocol including samples frozen for clinical or research purposes.
• Provides leadership in effectively introducing change; handles stressful situations effectively; communicates effectively.
• Prepares and dissects surgical biopsies and large complicated specimens; produces high-quality, high-volume work in a timely fashion.
• Oversees the technical staff working in specimen receiving, gross room, autopsy, and biobanking.
• Serves as a resource for technical questions including specimen receipt, accessioning, intra-operative consultations, gross and autopsy examinations, equipment and specimen handling, safety and regulatory requirements, approved research / biobanking activities; provides assistance and backup coverage as needed.
• Provides feedback on technical staff and performs evaluations for technical staff to support the manager.
• Oversees the orientation of pathology residents in the surgical pathology gross room and autopsy; provides clinical performance feedback on pathology residents.
• Oversees medical students, pathologists' assistant students, and resident activities in the gross room and autopsy; trains, assists and serves as a resource in gross description, dissection and dictation techniques, basic specimen handling procedures, data entry in the laboratory LIS, and use of instruments and equipment.
• Acts as resource for medical students and residents for frozen sections, gross pathology and autopsy procedures.
• Oversees specimen management procedures including specimen storage and disposal procedures.
• Oversees inventory control processes for the gross room and autopsy services ensuring that adequate instruments and disposables are available; participates in cost containment initiatives; responsible for efficient use of supplies and reagents.
• Handles any specimen and/or requisition discrepancies or deficiencies; resolves issues with physician, clinic or client and documents resolution per SOP.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all colleagues, faculty and customers/clients.
• Works closely with histology and other anatomic pathology/laboratory sub-sections to optimize patient care.
• Ensures all policies and procedures are up to date and ensures constant readiness for accreditation inspections (e.g. CAP, TJC).
• Makes recommendations and implements / monitors quality improvements and participants in and leads QC initiatives within Anatomic Pathology.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Required: Master's Degree: Specific Degree: Biologic Sciences; Graduate of NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant Program 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• Preferred: 6-10 years of previous job-related experience
• Licensure/Certification Required: · Certified Pathology Assistant (ASCP)

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Daily Pay "NEW"
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program Compensation Pay Range: $110,240-$170,000 Annualized Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

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