Pathology Assistant

Job Summary

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Onboarding Process

Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Job Duties

• Assists with preparing and selecting/dissecting tissue samples for analysis, including small biopsies and a variety of large specimens.
• Records findings.
• Teaches techniques of specimen dissection and tissue sectioning for microscopic examination to residents rotating through the Department.
• Prepares frozen section slides for Pathologist.
• Prepares digital photograph of gross pathology specimen for teaching and publications.
• Maintains the supplies in frozen section room and grossing room.
• Participates in quality assurance assessment and other duties required by medical director.
• Communicates effectively with Surgeons, Primary Care Physicians, visitors, co-workers and other employees.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree from an accredited Pathology Assistant program.
• Certification as a pathology assistant preferred.

Reporting Relationships and Level of Autonomy

Performs duties under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Organization Description

Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

Employment Practices

• Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Pay and Benefits

$30.16 - $46.75 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual�s qualifications and experience.