Pathologist Assistant

About the role

The Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) performs gross examination and photography of simple and complex surgical specimens, assists with frozen section workflow, and ensures all grossing is completed according to established standards. This position serves as the Anatomic Pathology resource for the St. Joseph hospitals in Mishawaka and Plymouth with reporting structure to Loyola Medicine.

This position is being created to support the establishment of a new department at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Indiana for Anatomic Pathology Services.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with frozen sections at Mishawaka and Plymouth utilizing telepathology.
• Affords assistance with Rapid On-Site Evaluations utilizing telepathology.
• Prepares, triages, and gross surgical specimens in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and organization of gross room and autopsy suite materials.
• Manages tissue storage, retrieval, and discard.
• Provides guidance to Pathology Tech for small biopsy grossing and accessioning.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Specific Degree: Biologic Sciences
• Graduate of NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant Program
• Training to be performed at Loyola Medicine Hospitals
• Licensure/Certifications Required: Certified Pathology Assistant (ASCP)
• Other: New graduates Certified Pathologists' Assistant (ASCP) required within one year of hire

Qualifications

• Perks & Benefits
• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Daily Pay
• "NEW" Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Pay

$79,000 -121,000 Annualized Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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