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Pathologist Assistant
Job in
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35298, USA
Listed on 2026-01-30
Listing for:
Community Health Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Medical Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* ** Full-time, Days: 7a-3:30p, Monday - Friday*
* ** Benefits:*
* + Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
+ 401(k) with matching
+ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
+ Paid Time Off Available
** Job Summary*
* The Pathologist Assistant supports the pathology department by performing gross examination and processing of surgical specimens, accessioning anatomic pathology samples, managing specimen inventory, and assisting with the collection and preparation of specialized specimens. This role ensures accurate documentation, organization of materials, and compliance with laboratory protocols and safety standards.
** Essential Functions*
* + Preanalytical Tasks:
+ Ensure proper specimen collection and submission prior to accessioning.
+ Assist clinicians with specimen collection questions, triage of limited samples, and esoteric testing.
+ Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning and/or verification of unique patient identifiers.
+ Ensure proper specimen handling and fixation prior to processing.
+ Obtain and review pertinent clinical information and history, including imaging studies, laboratory results, and operative records.
+ Discuss cases and history with surgeons, clinicians, and pathologists.
+ Analytical Tasks:
Macroscopic Description and Dissection
+ Perform the macroscopic description and dissection of all surgical specimens ranging from simple to complex cases including pertinent macroscopic information for the staging of complex cancer cases.
** Qualifications*
* + 1-2 years of experience in an anatomic pathology or laboratory setting preferred
** Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
*
* + Knowledge of gross anatomy, specimen handling procedures, and laboratory safety standards.
+ Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
+ Ability to follow established protocols and work independently with minimal supervision.
+ Proficiency with laboratory information systems and basic computer applications.
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment;
Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
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