Pathologist Assistant

Regions Hospitals 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

Required Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.