Pathologist Assistant

A Certified Pathology Assistant (CPA) works under the direction of a licensed Pathologist to support the laboratory diagnosis of disease. The CPA performs a wide range of laboratory procedures including dissections, embedding, microtomy, and staining. They assist in the preparation of tissue samples for examination by Pathologists and play an important role in the administration and management of the Pathology laboratory. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications Completion of a master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited pathologists' assistant program No experience necessary for recent graduates with one year of clinical training Experience performing gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens Proficiency in laboratory information systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and voice dictation software Certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or new graduate eligible to take the ASCP certification exam and complete within one year of hire date Proven solid organizational and communication skills Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Preferred Qualification 2+ years of experience in anatomic pathology laboratory providing service to a mix of biopsy and large surgical specimens and both gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens. #J-18808-Ljbffr