Surgical Pathology Assistant — Breakthrough Diagnostics

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Penn Medicine, a leading academic medical center, seeks staff for Surgical Pathology support. You will assist Pathologists, document case details, and photograph specimens, interfacing with PreAnalytic areas to ensure specimen integrity.

Role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with per diem options and ongoing professional development. Equal opportunity employer with strong tuition assistance programs.

Qualifications

• BS and/or MS degree with CLIA High Complexity testing status.
• Graduate of an AAPA approved program/equivalent providing for Board Examination.

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, accurate & timely intra/extradepartmental communication.
• Assists Pathologists with case detail to correlate gross to microscopic findings.
• Photographs specimens and interfaces with PreAnalytic areas.
• Maintains safe professional environment with identification/security procedures.
• Ensures adherence to accreditation and quality standards.

Skills

Intra/extradepartmental communication

Quality surveillance

Preanalytic specimen handling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS or MS degree with CLIA High Complexity

AAPA Board Certification eligibility

Tools

Tissue processors

Cryostats

Job description

Penn Medicine, a leading academic medical center, seeks staff for Surgical Pathology support. You will assist Pathologists, document case details, and photograph specimens, interfacing with PreAnalytic areas to ensure specimen integrity.

Role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with per diem options and ongoing professional development. Equal opportunity employer with strong tuition assistance programs.