Pathologist Assistant

Regions Hospital’s Histopathology Department is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused Pathologists’ Assistant to join our team.

A Pathologists’ Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide service in anatomic pathology under the direction of a qualified Pathologist who is responsible for the performance of the Assistant.

As a Pathologists’ Assistant at Regions Hospital, you will join an innovative and collaborative group of professionals.

As a Pathologist’ Assistant you will:

• Perform anatomic gross tissue analysis and preparation.
• Perform Postmortem examinations.
• Maintain gross pathology records.
• Assist Pathologists in preparing patient reports.
• Maintain quality assurance, responsible for proper maintenance and documentations of equipment, provision, adequate supplies and cleanliness of the surgical pathology and autopsy suites.
• Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates Joint Commission compliance and under the direction of the Anatomic & Clinical Pathology Practice Manager and Histopathology Medical Director.
• Assists in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.

Work schedule
: FTE: 1.0 (40 hrs. weekly) Day Shift

Education:

Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Pathology Assistants study

OR

Baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in any of the biological or allied health sciences and 3 years of Pathologists’ Assistant on the job training required.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 15 months of hire.

Experience:

At least one year of experience as a certified Pathologists’ Assistant

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, fertility coverage and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.

Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.