Pathologists’ Assistant Supervisor – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Days
About The Position
The Pathologist Assistant (PA) Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the grossing area, autopsy suite and pathology operations in the morgue. The PA Supervisor works effectively with laboratory management, administrators and physicians to maintain competent staff in accordance with the VCUHS mission and vision. The PA Supervisor is responsible for scheduling; policy development; general operational duties; training new hires and daily operation of the grossing area from specimen accessioning through specimen processing. The PA Supervisor provides technical instruction to lab personnel and residents and documents their training and competency; maintains laboratory procedure manuals and insures the regulatory compliance of these areas; and manages the technical QC/QA functions for these areas. The PA Supervisor works in the technical capacity of a Pathologists’ Assistant, assisting pathologists with the proper grossing of accessioned surgical specimens, the preparation for and performance of human postmortem external examinations and eviscerations at autopsy and resident training. In addition, the PA Supervisor will perform specific tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of Attending Pathologists. This position coordinates with Medical Director and supervises the mandatory training of residents of the Department of Pathology.
Requirements
- Certified as a Pathologists’ Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or certification eligible within 3 months from date of hire into position
- Current PA (ASCP) Certification
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant with skills in surgical pathology and autopsy pathology.
- Lead level experience with increased responsibilities and expanded job duties.
- Previous experience in histology, histology procedures and dissection.
- BS Degree in Science from an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a PA working in an academic setting
- Master’s Degree in Science from an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program
Responsibilities
- Supervision of the grossing area, autopsy suite and pathology operations in the morgue.
- Maintain competent staff in accordance with the VCUHS mission and vision.
- Scheduling
- Policy development
- General operational duties
- Training new hires
- Daily operation of the grossing area from specimen accessioning through specimen processing.
- Provides technical instruction to lab personnel and residents and documents their training and competency
- Maintains laboratory procedure manuals and insures the regulatory compliance of these areas
- Manages the technical QC/QA functions for these areas
- Assisting pathologists with the proper grossing of accessioned surgical specimens, the preparation for and performance of human postmortem external examinations and eviscerations at autopsy and resident training.
- Supervises the mandatory training of residents of the Department of Pathology.
- Supervision of gross room, morgue and autopsy personnel, day to day workflow, schedules, equipment
- Manage work schedules and work flow/TAT issues in area of responsibility.
- Conduct performance evaluations for PA and other technical staff in said areas.
- QC/QA reports and follow-up as indicated.
- Assist with workflow as staffing indicates.
- Troubleshoot issues as required.
Benefits
- $30,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
