Pathologist Assistant - Anatomic Pathology
About The Position
As a Pathologists' Assistant within Anatomic Pathology, you will be responsible for performing gross dissection of surgical specimens and documenting findings under the direction of pathologists. This role also involves performing gross specimen photography, selecting tissue for appropriate ancillary testing, and procuring tissue for research protocols. Additionally, you will perform postmortem examinations and autopsy-related duties, including abstracting clinical history, completing clinical summaries and preliminary anatomic diagnoses, and previewing autopsy microscopy. You will also assist with the training of residents, fellows, and students, and support residents and staff with research projects. Individuals hired for this position are required to complete 2 years in this role before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Graduate of a master's level formal NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program is necessary.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, medical practices and human anatomy is required.
- You will be required to attain PA Certification (ASCP) within one year of your start date.
- Requires CV/Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial transcript(s)
Nice To Haves
- American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certification at the Fellow (F-ABMDI) or Delegate (D-AMBDI) level is preferred.
- Foreign trained lab personnel are required to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.
- DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.
- Non-DLMP employees that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.
- International transcript: MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
- International transcript: MUST show US equivalent degree.
- International transcript: Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org
Responsibilities
- Performing gross dissection of surgical specimens and documenting findings under the direction of pathologists
- Performing gross specimen photography
- Selecting tissue for appropriate ancillary testing
- Procuring tissue for research protocols
- Performing postmortem examinations and autopsy related duties including: abstracting clinical history, completing clinical summary and preliminary anatomic diagnosis, and previewing autopsy microscopy
- Assisting with training of residents, fellows, and students
- Assisting residents and staff with research projects
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
