Pathologists Assistant - Exempt

Pathologists Assistant - Exempt (Indianapolis, IN, Monday‑Friday Day Shift) – Join Quest Diagnostics

$10,000 Sign on Bonus & Relocation Assistance
Pay Range: $100,000+ per year – Salary offers are based on skills, training, experience, education and applicable certifications. Eligible candidates may receive annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthy
  
  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The Pathologist Assistant – Exempt position is intended for individuals currently certified as a pathologist assistant. The individual will be capable of performing all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including some escalated issues and troubleshooting quality issues. Responsibilities include conducting gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.

• Assist the department manager/supervisor with day‑to‑day operations of the surgical pathology area.
• Help ensure accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.
• Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex/complicated specimens in preparation for histologic processing.
• Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants.
• Assist with orientation, training, and training verification of newly hired grossing staff.
• Perform New Hire QC and competency assessment for grossing staff.
• Provide input for employee performance reviews.
• Assist with establishing the level of supervision for each specimen type.
• Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, cover slipping, etc., after completing training on these types.
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Perform troubleshooting and exercise independent judgment when necessary.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities.
• Identify and correct problems that may affect test performance or result reporting.
• Coordinate and monitor workflow; act as a key contact for staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes.
• Monitor HPAP as needed and participate in development/monitoring of quality indicators for the QMP.
• Follow laboratory procedures for job‑related responsibilities.
• Comply with Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements and state licensure/CMP requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  N/A
• Preferred
  
  Work Experience:
  
  1‑year surgical gross experience, including large, complex/complicated specimens
• Physical and Mental Requirements: N/A
• Knowledge: N/A
• Skills: N/A

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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Entry level

Full‑time

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