Pathologists’ Assistant - 40 hours - Days

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the pathology team at Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford, CT, and play a critical role in supporting diagnostic excellence. As a Pathologists' Assistant, you will work closely with pathologists and laboratory professionals to examine, dissect, and prepare complex surgical specimens and autopsy tissues that directly impact patient diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements

Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) program for Pathologists’ Assistant.
New graduates or those completing training by a certified Pathologists’ Assistant program. Must have some experience grossing highly complex specimens in a hospital setting and performance of autopsies
Certification by ASCP as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA); or obtain within 6 months from date of hire
Demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication and teamwork skills. Works with a limited degree of supervision with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Perform and/or supervise post-mortem examination, including review of patient’s clinical history
Evisceration and dissection of organs, sampling of tissues, photography of specimens, dictation of gross autopsy findings and preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis under supervision of attending pathologist.
Responsible for teaching and special activities as designated by the System Director or his/her designee. Train and mentor PA students.
Collaborate with pathologists, histology staff, and laboratory professionals to support exceptional patient care.