Sr. Pathologists' Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical organization seeks Pathologists’ Assistants for their urban pathology labs in Pittsburgh. This position offers competitive salaries, a supportive environment fostering growth, and collaboration with renowned pathologists, ideal for both new graduates and experienced professionals aiming to advance their careers.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Experience or education relevant to pathology is important.
• Independent technical leadership and collaboration.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative functions including QA monitors and budget preparation.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of surgical and autopsy tissue.
• Prepare surgical pathology cases for microscopic evaluation.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Leadership

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Medical Archival Retrieval System

Job description

Pathologists’ Assistant / Senior Pathologists’ Assistant

Location: Pittsburgh, PA in the UPMC urban pathology labs (Presbyterian, Shadyside, and Magee-Womens Hospitals)

Schedule: Daylight hours with flexible start times between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM, offering a combination of 8- and 10-hour shifts after initial training completion.

Join the supportive and collaborative team at UPMC Presbyterian’s Urban Pathology Labs, serving Presbyterian, Shadyside, and Magee facilities in Pittsburgh. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced Pathologists’ Assistant, you’ll thrive in an environment that fosters growth and learning. Work alongside world-renowned pathologists and gain exposure to a fascinating case mix, including rare and complex specimens.

One of the greatest benefits of working in a dynamic urban lab environment is the ability to network and collaborate with peers across the entire UPMC system. UPMC supports a robust Pathologists’ Assistant network through the UPMC Lab Service Center, fostering teamwork and shared initiatives. By joining us, you will be at the forefront of operational excellence and have ample opportunity to advance your career both within and beyond the organization.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

New graduate PA's will start at $85,000/year!

UPMC is currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for Pathologists' Assistants!

Responsibilities:

• Assist manager or Supervisor with administrative functions as they relate to the Pathologists' Assistant portion of the department including assisting with development of quality assurance monitors, quality control monitors, data gathering and preparations of QA report, input for performance reviews, budget preparation and monitoring, regulatory compliance and continuing education and training.
• Oversee the proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety.
• Ensure that tests are prepared properly at all stages from specimen collection through results reporting, and perform additional special handling of the specimens if necessary or requested (i.e., radiography, photography, special fixation, cultures and tissue procurement).
• Operate the Laboratory Information System and Medical Archival Retrieval System relative to the functions of the pathology assistants' team.
• Perform special projects such as research protocols when required.
• Provide independent technical leadership, consulting with the Manager or Supervisor on unusual and complex cases, such as oncology cases where the tumor has spread into other organs, cancers that extend into surrounding structures, autopsies on complicated cases, and initial intraoperative examination and tissue banking for research on uncommon specimens such as wide section melanomas and thoracic biopsies. Provide ongoing training and orientation to team members.
• Examine and prepare surgical pathology cases for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description, dissection, and sections of each case as defined by the Surgical Pathology Manual while maintaining accurate records.
• Participate in and perform frozen sections, intraoperative consultations, autopsies, and prenatal procedures. File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials, maintaining accurate records of all activities.