Pathology Assistant

At Steward Health Care System, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers in how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule: Per Diem/ As Needed

Position Summary:

Under the technical supervision of the Chair of Pathology and the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services,
Responsibilities encompass assisting the Pathologists in the grossing of human surgical specimens. The Pathology
Assist (PA) may prepare materials for use at oncology conferences upon request and maintain records of tissues.
And other QA/QC parameters

Required Knowledge and Skills :

1. Must posess the manual skills to gross all pathology specimens.
2. Must have the ability to clearly dictate the gross specimen description.
3. Must work with the Pathologist to obtain accurate diagnosis in a timely manner.
4. Must be motivated and work well with others

Education: MA Degree in accredited PA program Preferred
Experience: 3 yrs PA experience preferred

Certification/Licensure: ASCP
Software/Hardware: N/A