Certified Pathology Assistant - Kelsey Seybold Clinics: North Houston Campus

UnitedHealth Group•Houston, TX

13h•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Certified Pathology Assistant (CPA) works under the direction of a licensed Pathologist to support the laboratory diagnosis of disease. The CPA performs a wide range of laboratory procedures including dissections, embedding, microtomy, and staining. They assist in the preparation of tissue samples for examination by Pathologists and play an important role in the administration and management of the Pathology laboratory. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Completion of a master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited pathologists's program
No experience necessary for recent graduates with one year of clinical training
Experience performing gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens
Proficiency in laboratory information systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and voice dictation software
Certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or new graduate eligible to take the ASCP certification exam and complete within one year of hire date
Proven solid organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in anatomic pathology laboratory providing service to a mix of biopsy and large surgical specimens and both gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of laboratory procedures including dissections, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
Assists in the preparation of tissue samples for examination by Pathologists.
Plays an important role in the administration and management of the Pathology laboratory.