UHC - Pathologist Assistant
About the Role
Full-time Pathologist Assistant role at WVU Medicine in Bridgeport, WV. Performs gross examination and autopsy support. Requires ASCP certification.
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Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
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Key Responsibilities
The role involves performing anatomic pathology services under pathologist supervision, including the gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens and conducting postmortem examinations. Duties cover specimen preparation, description, obtaining clinical history, and preparing tissues for various specialized studies.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related science, graduate from a NAACLS-accredited program, and hold current ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant. State licensure requirements vary, but the role demands the ability to follow complex procedures and maintain visual acuity, including color differential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Pathology Career Context
West Virginia's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — West Virginia ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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