Pathologist Assistant

Southern Illinois Healthcare • Carbondale, IL

2d • $89,066 - $140,275 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary Responsible for assisting with gross descriptions and dissection of surgical tissues; submits specimens for laboratory testing; summarizes patients’ medical history. At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free. We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve. Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Health Science or Pathology
• ASCP Certification
• 1 yr in healthcare setting
• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures within the specialty of the supervising physician
• Provides assistance with the gross description and dissection (examination) of surgical tissues.
• Submits specimens for histological and other laboratory testing.
• Summarizes patients’ medical history.
• Relates and functions effectively with the medical community, lab, and other hospital staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time