Pathologists' Assistant
MD Anderson
The ideal candidate will have completed a Pathologists' Assistant program and be PA ASCP certified
Join the nation's #1 cancer center and play a vital role in advancing patient care as a Pathologists' Assistant in our Histology Department at MD Anderson Cancer Center. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to support our world-renowned pathology team by providing expert gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens, assisting in autopsies, and ensuring high-quality specimen processing.
At MD Anderson, you will work in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment where your contributions directly impact cancer diagnosis and treatment. If you are passionate about pathology, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence in patient care, we invite you to be part of our mission to end cancer.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and take the next step in your career with MD Anderson Cancer Center!
KEY FUNCTIONS
Performs gross description and dissection of tissues removed at surgery, including selection and
submission of specimens for histological, microbiological, immunological and other specialized testing.
Reviews and summarizes relevant patient information and verifies proper documentation has been
obtained for tissue use in research.
Provides patient medical history to pathologist.
Participates in the education of the technical staff, surgical pathology fellows and residents relative to
tissue grossing techniques.
Maintains patient and procedure data relative to the workload and quality assurance of section
operations.
Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies for pathology laboratory activities, including
documentation of competency testing.
Assists section management with oversight of operations and personnel in the surgical pathology and
autopsy laboratories by directing workflow issues relative to the collection of patient tissue.
Other duties as required
Graduation from accredited Pathologist Assistant Program or Bachelor's degree in biological or allied health sciences. No experience required if graduated from an accredited Pathology Assistant Program. With a Bachelor's degree, three years of experience performing gross examination and evaluation of human surgical and/or autopsy specimens is required. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 173606 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 108,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 137,750 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 167,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: No
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Join the nation's #1 cancer center and play a vital role in advancing patient care as a Pathologists' Assistant in our Histology Department at MD Anderson Cancer Center. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to support our world-renowned pathology team by providing expert gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens, assisting in autopsies, and ensuring high-quality specimen processing.
At MD Anderson, you will work in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment where your contributions directly impact cancer diagnosis and treatment. If you are passionate about pathology, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence in patient care, we invite you to be part of our mission to end cancer.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and take the next step in your career with MD Anderson Cancer Center!
KEY FUNCTIONS
Performs gross description and dissection of tissues removed at surgery, including selection and
submission of specimens for histological, microbiological, immunological and other specialized testing.
Reviews and summarizes relevant patient information and verifies proper documentation has been
obtained for tissue use in research.
Provides patient medical history to pathologist.
Participates in the education of the technical staff, surgical pathology fellows and residents relative to
tissue grossing techniques.
Maintains patient and procedure data relative to the workload and quality assurance of section
operations.
Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies for pathology laboratory activities, including
documentation of competency testing.
Assists section management with oversight of operations and personnel in the surgical pathology and
autopsy laboratories by directing workflow issues relative to the collection of patient tissue.
Other duties as required
Graduation from accredited Pathologist Assistant Program or Bachelor's degree in biological or allied health sciences. No experience required if graduated from an accredited Pathology Assistant Program. With a Bachelor's degree, three years of experience performing gross examination and evaluation of human surgical and/or autopsy specimens is required. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 173606 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 108,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 137,750 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 167,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: No
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