Pathology Assistant — Surgical Specimen Specialist

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence.

For 25 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the  U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Description:

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed, Board Certified Anatomic Pathologist, the Assistant Pathologist will provide various services in anatomic pathology and provide accurate and timely processing of a variety of laboratory specimens, including comprehensive macroscopis examination and evaluation of all surgical pathological specimens.

Estimated pay range for this position is $51.00 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Degrees:

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications:

Masters degree preferred. American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification desired. Prior experience as a pathology assistant required. Knowledge of human anatomy, macro-surgical techniques and general laboratory skills. Knowledge of universal safety and infection control requirements. Skilled with required medical and surgical instruments and equipment. Ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation and ability to prepare and cut frozen specimens.

Ability to communicate clearly and promptly using both verbal and writing skills. Member of the American Association of Pathologist‘s Assistants preferred.

Minimum

Required Experience:

EOE

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