Pathologist Assistant | Surgical Pathology | Days | Full-Time

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your expertise to a role where precision meets purpose. UF Health is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pathologist Assistant to join our dynamic surgical pathology team. Our Pathology Assistants work at the forefront of diagnostic medicine, supporting pathologists in delivering accurate, timely diagnoses that directly impact patient care. At UF Health, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized academic health system that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Our Gainesville community offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural energy, and professional opportunity. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination. UF Health Experience & Rewards: Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center Accrued PTO including holidays Annual salary reviews Student loan repayment PSLF-eligible employer Tuition reimbursement Competitive healthcare/retirement plans Wellness programs Relocation Assistance

Requirements

Must meet qualifications for CLIA high complexity testing personnel.
Option 1: Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited American Association of Pathologists' Assistant program.
Option 2: Bachelors' degree from an accredited college/university and completion of NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program within the last 5 years.
Option 3: Medical degree (including foreign Master's level) or higher may substitute for Bachelor's degree with five years of clinical experience in Anatomic Pathology and clinical experience within the past 24 months.

Nice To Haves

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Grossing of specimens, gross photography, accessioning of surgical specimens, instruction of residents and medical students in handling gross surgical specimens
Performance of frozen sections and all other related duties
Will work in a CLIA certified surgical grossing laboratory and will direct and assist in the daily workflow of the staff and house staff of the laboratory
Proper grossing at UF Health, as a tertiary care center, requires proper specimen selection for the various tests being requested and for accurate diagnosis and frozen section performance
Tests may involve flow cytometry, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, and frozen sections
Sample selection is critical to have the proper amount, type, and location