Pathologists’ Assistant

Position: Pathologists’ Assistant
Position Type: Full-time.
Salary Range: $90,000 to $140,000 annually
Location: Abbott Northwestern, Mercy, and United Hospitals, and the Allina Central Laboratory
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30 am – 5:30 pm with occasional evening shift coverage
Reports to: Pathologists’ Assistants

Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) provides pathology services to various healthcare organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is Minnesota’s largest private pathology practice. We have an ensemble of highly skilled, seasoned pathologists and professional staff with a broad range of expertise not often found elsewhere.

Our group comprises a collaborative team of sub-specialty Pathologists, pathologists’ assistants, and Biopsy Technicians who consistently provide exclusive, high-quality pathology services to the Allina Health Care System. Culturally, we provide exceptional patient care while continually promoting innovative thought, celebrating diversity, and supporting professional development.

We are looking to expand our team by an additional full-time Pathologists’ Assistant to work primarily at our Abbott Northwestern Hospital with rotation to Mercy Hospital and United Hospital, performing macroscopic evaluations of surgical pathology specimens and postmortem examinations. The position is predominantly a day shift position working 8:30 am-5:30 pm with occasional evening shift coverage (1:00-9:30 pm; approximately 20 evenings per year).

The position also may include periodic rotation to our off-site dermatology or gastrointestinal clinics.

The base salary range for this full time position is $90,000 to $140,000 annually, depending on experience and training.

• Perform gross examinations on a wide variety of cases ranging from small biopsies to large, complex surgical resections.
• Triage specimens from surgery; prepare urgent, fresh tissue for frozen section diagnosis and intra-operative consultation.
• Execute specialized procedures, including gross photography along with X-ray imaging and image analysis.
• Perform adult and fetal autopsies, including review of clinical history, section submission, and writing the gross description.
• Develop and master the use of standardized templates and dictation protocols for handling gross specimens to maintain maximum efficiency.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in the biological sciences).
• Completion of a two-year NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program.
• Certified as a Pathologists’ Assistant by the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and/or eligible within 12 months of hire.

Being part of the HPA team means more than going to work every day – it allows you to have an impact on patient care and the ability to serve our community. At HPA, we strive for a welcoming, united, diverse, and enjoyable culture that fosters employees’ personal development, health, and wellness.

In addition to having an exciting and impactful career, HPA offers a market-leading benefits package, including:

• 100% company-paid medical insurance premiums, including employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions to cover your annual medical insurance deductible
• Vision and dental care reimbursement
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for child care

To apply for this position, please fill out our online job application form. If you have questions, please contact Practice Administrator Bruce Kline by email or by calling the HPA Administrative offices .

Hospital Pathology Associates is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and will not be discriminated against.

Thank you for your interest in working at Hospital Pathology Associates. To apply for this position, you can submit your CV and cover letter to pat

Hospital Pathology Associates
2800 10th Ave S, Suite 2200
Minneapolis MN 55407