Surgical Pathology Assistant — Day Shift Leader

UTMB Health; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Pathologist Assistant in Webster, Texas, to manage day-to-day operations of the Surgical Pathology Gross Room and Autopsy, prepare and describe human tissue, and supervise workflow.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and ASCP Pathologists Assistant (PA) certification within 6 months of hire, or MD degree. The position is on-site with a day shift, primarily at the Galveston campus, with occasional rotations to LCC and CLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• ASCP Pathologists Assistant (PA) certification required within 6 months of hire, or Doctorate of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with medical and nursing staff in a professional manner.
• Prepare gross descriptions and perform dissection/prosection of human specimens; prepare frozen and electron microscopic sections.
• Accession specimens correctly, manage dictation and submission of tissue sections for microscopic exam, and prepare tissue cassettes for processing.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and present quality metrics at monthly meetings.
• Contribute to quality metrics to improve patient care.
• Review and update policies and procedures to meet regulatory and department standards.
• Maintain equipment and laboratory supplies, and oversee work areas.
• Mentor and train new staff and trainees in surgical pathology procedures and monitor competency.
• Communicate pertinent information to staff, management, and medical directors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

ASCP PA certification

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Pathologist Assistant in Webster, Texas, to manage day-to-day operations of the Surgical Pathology Gross Room and Autopsy, prepare and describe human tissue, and supervise workflow.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and ASCP Pathologists Assistant (PA) certification within 6 months of hire, or MD degree. The position is on-site with a day shift, primarily at the Galveston campus, with occasional rotations to LCC and CLC.