Pathologist Assistant

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring an experienced Pathologists' Assistant for a temporary assignment from January 11, 2027, through July 16, 2027. The position is based at Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center (CSC), a high-volume, lower-complexity setting focused primarily on gross examination and processing of routine surgical pathology specimens. The Pathologists' Assistant is the sole assistant at this location and works under the supervision of a board-certified anatomic pathologist. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekend, autopsy, or on-call responsibilities. The successful candidate will work independently, manage a fast-paced workload, follow established workflows and detailed protocols, and reliably work the full scheduled shift. Some specimens require initial processing at the CSC before transfer to other locations for further evaluation. Responsibilities include gross examination of surgical specimens and preparation of frozen sectioning and gross photography. Fairview offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurance; PTO and Sick and Safe Time; tuition reimbursement; retirement; early access to earned wages; and more.

Requirements

Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NACCLS) accredited Pathologist’s Assistant Training Program, or equivalent on-the-job grossing training.
For applicants with a baccalaureate or higher degree: possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Health and Human Services (HHS)-approved certification, specifically ASCP Pathologists' Assistant (PA) within one year.
For applicants qualifying by equivalent education and training: possess current HHS-approved ASCP Pathologists' Assistant (PA) certification upon hire.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, reliably, and professionally, with strong attention to detail.
Dependability, including consistent attendance and ability to work the full scheduled shift.
Commitment to high-quality patient care through accurate handling and processing of surgical pathology specimens.

Nice To Haves

Approximately five or more years of grossing experience (preferred, but not required).
Experience handling high-volume, low-complexity specimens, such as GI biopsies, skin specimens, breast biopsies, and prostate biopsies.
Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
Demonstrated experience independently managing surgical pathology specimens.

Responsibilities

Grossly examine surgical specimens.
Prepare frozen sectioning.
Prepare gross photography.
Process routine surgical pathology specimens, including following established workflows for specimens that are transferred to other locations for further evaluation.
Manage a fast-paced workload independently and handle specimens accurately and with attention to detail.