Pathologist Assistant Certified

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $45.26 - $67.32 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID

2026-481742

Employment Type

PRN

Department

Pathological Laboratory Svcs

Hrs/Pay Period

0

Weekly Schedule

Monday-Friday varied hours

Shift

Varies

Remote

No

Category

Laboratory

The Role

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong anatomical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and a meticulous approach to specimen handling and processing.

As our Pathologist Assistant, you will perform crucial technical and clerical activities in the processing of tissues and body fluids for examination and diagnosis by the pathologist. Your precision and attention to detail will be vital to diagnostic accuracy.

• Conducts gross examination and dissection of surgical and autopsy specimens under the direct or indirect supervision of a pathologist.
• Obtains and reviews pertinent clinical information and history, including imaging studies, laboratory, and operative records.
• Reviews cases and history with surgeons, clinicians, and pathologists, as required.
• Collaborates with histology technicians to meet reporting turn-around time goals by ensuring prompt specimen receipts, accessioning, and processing of submitted pathology specimens.
• Performs frozen sectioning processing and assists intraoperative consultations per department standards.
• Obtains samples for research and other ancillary studies. Ensures proper specimen handling and fixation prior to processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science with curriculum which qualifies for high complexity testing Under CLIA and 3 years clinical experience
• Completion of HSS approved clinical laboratory training program or >3 months documented training in the speciality in which the high complexity testing is performed

Preferred

• Masters

What You Will Be Doing

Conducts gross examination and dissection of surgical and autopsy specimens under the direct or indirect supervision of a pathologist.

Obtains and reviews pertinent clinical information and history, including imaging studies, laboratory, and operative records.

Reviews cases and history with surgeons, clinicians, and pathologists, as required.

Collaborates with histology technicians to meet reporting turn-around time goals by ensuring prompt specimen receipts, accessioning, and processing of submitted pathology specimens.

Performs frozen sectioning processing and assists intraoperative consultations per department standards.

Obtains samples for research and other ancillary studies. Ensures proper specimen handling and fixation prior to processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science with curriculum which qualifies for high complexity testing Under CLIA and 3 years clinical experience
• Completion of HSS approved clinical laboratory training program or >3 months documented training in the speciality in which the high complexity testing is performed

Benefits

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].