Pathologists’ Assistant
Job Description

HCA Healthcare
Position Description
Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Pathologists’ Assistant opening with HCA
Healthcare today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA
Healthcare team.
Benefits
HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs
include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
We are seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant for our team to ensure that we
continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you
get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who
feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES– The Pathologists’ Assistant is a staff position
responsible for assisting pathologists in performance of surgical pathology
services. Under the general supervision of the pathologist, works
independently when performing professional duties associated with examination
and/or preparation of the surgical pathology specimens.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Responsible for the organization of and efficiency of workflow processes in the frozen section and gross examination areas.
2. Work closely with on-site Pathologists in determining grossing priorities.
3. Take instruction from on-site Pathologists with respect to grossing technique and quality assessment.
4. Confer with and share with other HCA pathologist assistants relevant information that would facilitate productivity and expand knowledge base.
5. Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist or Resident.
6. Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained.
7. Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification; maintain and coordinate specimen and records for specialized procedures using appropriate protocols; submit request for special histological procedures and special stains when appropriate.
8. Maintain records of surgical pathology specimen dissections and dictation; assist in the compilation of reports for surgical pathology; label and store gross tissue specimen.
9. Photograph specimen samples as appropriate for use in instruction and documentation. Perform photo microscopy on cases considered for interdepartmental conferences or for teaching purposes; maintain complete and accurate records of all gross and microscopic photographs.
10. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
11. Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program preferred
- ASCP Certification preferred
- 3-5 years grossing experience in a hospital setting accepted in lieu of ASCP Certification or Master’s degree
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum three to five years’ experience in a pathology histology laboratory setting.
Physician Services Groupis skilled in physician employment, practice and
urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and
graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and
170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education
leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship
programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help
physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare’s
commitment to the care and improvement of human life.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
> colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
> Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier
> tomorrow.”- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
> Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Pathologists’ Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly
qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.We are
interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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