Sr. Pathologists' Assistant

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One (Medical and..)

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

403(b) with Employer Match

On Site Fitness Center

Career Development

Referral Rewards

Daily Pay NEW

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Sr. Pathologists' Assistant to oversee operations in the anatomic pathology, including the gross room, autopsy, and biobanking. The role leads residents and medical students, ensures accreditation readiness, and participates in quality improvement projects.

The Sr. PA will manage specimen processing, supervise technical staff, and coordinate teaching while maintaining high-quality, efficient workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biologic Sciences; NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant Program.
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures specimens are processed appropriately (frozen section and gross examination) per SOPs in a timely, patient-safe manner; stores residual tissues per preservation protocol; leads change and handles stressful situations.
• Oversees technical staff in specimen receiving, gross room, autopsy, and biobanking; provides backup and evaluates staff to support management.
• Oversees orientation of pathology residents and medical students in surgical pathology gross room and autopsy; trains and assists residents and students in gross description, dissection, and dictation, and data entry in LIS.
• Oversees specimen management procedures including storage and disposal; manages inventory for gross room and autopsy; participates in cost containment; resolves discrepancies with physicians/clinics.
• Maintains professional communication with colleagues and customers; ensures readiness for accreditation inspections (CAP, TJC); leads QC initiatives within Anatomic Pathology.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Master's in Biologic Sciences

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

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 Pr ogram

Co mpensation

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.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer