Pathologist Assistant - Pathology

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the 'Gross' examination of all routine tissues
• Processing frozen section specimens for the Pathologist
• Provides dissection assistance in the Frozen Section Laboratory after the case has initially been assessed by the Pathologist
• Primary prosector for autopsies, responsible for dissection and dictation for autopsy cases

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Approved Pathologists' Assistant Program or an equivalent of the Pathology Assistant-type of work experience
• Must possess technical and operational knowledge of the Frozen Section Lab and pathology procedures for gross examination of all routine tissues
• Must have adequate use of both hands
• Must be able to distinguish color
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to handle contact with deceased patients
• Must be able to use a microscope and handle clinical instrumentation
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids, bases, and alcohol
• Must be able to tolerate (low level) exposure to Ionizing radiation, such as Technesium and Prostatic Seeds, (Gamma Radiation)
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to microwaves
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards such as blood borne pathogens and CJD
• Must be able to handle skin contact with solvents and other chemicals such as, cleanser, 10% bleach, and chemical reagents
• Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts
• Must be able to work with immunosuppressed patients, particularly CJD, and frozen section specimens

Requirements

• ASCP board of registry certification and current with ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program Exemption Status Exempt

Pay

$111,508-$167,273 per year

Schedule

Full Time

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
• Retail: Competitive retirement package to secure your future

Benefits Highlights

• Multiple plan options for medical
• Delta Dental or reimbursement account for dental
• Affordable plan with national network for vision
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses for pre-tax savings
• Competitive retirement package to secure your future

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.