Pathologists Assistant

Pathology Group of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pathology Group of Louisiana (PGL) is a multi-specialty private practice providing a full spectrum of anatomic and clinical pathology services for hospitals, surgery centers, and clinical laboratories in Baton Rouge and throughout Southeast Louisiana. Our team of 15 well-respected, board-certified pathologists is looking for a skilled PA to join our existing team of 4 PAs, rotating between our privately owned laboratory - where the majority of specimens are received, grossed, and processed - and one other hospital lab. Both sites offer a wide, balanced range of specimens - from routine biopsies to complex cancer resections. Between all locations, PGL processed 93,000 surgical cases last year.

Requirements

Graduate of an NAACLS/ASCP-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program
PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit for the board exam
Ability to work cooperatively within diverse clinical environments
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build positive working relationships with pathologists and technical staff

Responsibilities

Perform accurate gross dissection and detailed description of surgical specimens across the full case spectrum - from routine biopsies to complex cancer resections
Specimen processing and submission for histologic processing and special studies
Rotate between PGL's privately owned laboratory (primary grossing site) and Woman's Hospital lab, ensuring broad, balanced clinical exposure
Collaborate closely with pathologists and technical staff to maintain quality and workflow efficiency
Contribute to lab workflow coordination and other duties as assigned