Pathologist Assistant

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Regions Hospital’s Histopathology Department is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused Pathologists’ Assistant to join our team. A Pathologists’ Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide service in anatomic pathology under the direction of a qualified Pathologist who is responsible for the performance of the Assistant. As a Pathologists’ Assistant at Regions Hospital, you will join an innovative and collaborative group of professionals.

Requirements

• Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Pathology Assistants study OR Baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in any of the biological or allied health sciences and 3 years of Pathologists’ Assistant on the job training required.
• Certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 15 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a certified Pathologists’ Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform anatomic gross tissue analysis and preparation.
• Perform Postmortem examinations.
• Maintain gross pathology records.
• Assist Pathologists in preparing patient reports.
• Maintain quality assurance, responsible for proper maintenance and documentations of equipment, provision, adequate supplies and cleanliness of the surgical pathology and autopsy suites.
• Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates Joint Commission compliance and under the direction of the Anatomic & Clinical Pathology Practice Manager and Histopathology Medical Director.
• Assists in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• 401K with match
• disability insurance
• fertility coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• on-site employee fitness center
• on-site employee clinic
• Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level