Pathology Assistant

UHS•McAllen, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathology Assistant is responsible for the receipt, examination, dissection, and documentation of surgical specimens while ensuring the accuracy, quality, and efficiency of laboratory processes. This role requires advancing knowledge of disease processes to manage specimens of varying complexity, preparing and processing samples, assisting with autopsies, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to all safety and quality standards. The Pathology Assistant plays a critical role in supporting timely and accurate diagnostic results that contribute to patient care and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
Certification with National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory (ASCP). As well ongoing maintenance of ASCP certification every three years
Successfully completion of annual competency examination from College of American Pathologists administered by facility laboratory director.

Responsibilities

Performing all technical aspects in receiving, dissection and dictating surgical specimens.
Expanding knowledge of the disease process to master specimens of increasing complexity and to prepare and process samples, assist in autopsies, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure all procedures adhere to strict safety and quality standards.
Ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency of specimens for timely results for patient care.
Other Duties as assigned.