Pathologists' Assistant - Optum WA

UnitedHealth Group•Everett, WA

7h•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant (PA) to join our team in Seattle, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
PA(ASCP) certification or certification eligible.
Meets CLIA qualifications for high-complexity testing personnel, as applicable.
Working knowledge of human anatomy, histopathology, and anatomic pathology workflow.
Demonstrated skill in gross examination and specimen dissection with accuracy and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume anatomic pathology laboratory.
Experience with frozen section workflows, ancillary tissue triage, histology preparation and gross dissection.
Experience supporting CAP inspection readiness, quality initiatives, or process improvement.

Responsibilities

Perform gross examination, dissection, description, and tissue selection for surgical pathology specimens in accordance with department protocols and pathologist direction.
Perform histology slide preparation, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining, as part of an expanded-scope role that bridges grossing and histology functions.
Verify specimen identity at accession and throughout processing; document and escalate discrepancies per laboratory policy.
Correlate clinical history, imaging, and operative information with gross findings to guide appropriate tissue sampling.
Select and submit tissue for routine histology and, when applicable, ancillary studies (e.g., flow cytometry, molecular, microbiology, cytogenetics).
Support frozen section preparation, gross photography or digital imaging, and autopsy services as applicable to the department.
Maintain accurate gross descriptions, specimen tracking, and documentation in the laboratory information system.
Operate and maintain grossing room equipment; monitor supplies and ensure an organized, safe work area.
Participate in quality assurance, competency, and CAP/CLIA inspection readiness activities.
Collaborate with pathologists, histotechnologists, and laboratory staff to support timely case progression.
Assist with training and competency support for staff and learners as needed.