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Care New England Health System
Providence, Rhode Island

Pathologist Assistant II PD

Lab ProfessionalPer Diem

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Job Description

The Union Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) II is responsible for assisting the pathologists in planning and organizing the daily schedules for the anatomic laboratory areas. Performs examinations of surgical specimens, participates in interpretation and diagnosis, and photographs/x-rays specimens.

Coordinates inventory and storage of materials, assists with administrative duties, trains residents and students, and participates in research related duties. The Pathologist Assistant II works cooperatively to perform duties across all CNE operating units.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assists with planning and organizing daily work schedule in dissection rooms and other pathology areas.
  • Performs examinations of surgical specimens, and provides accurate and thorough gross descriptions with indications as to which portions are selected for microscopic examination.
  • Photographs and catalogues specimens.
  • Coordinates the inventory, storage and retrieval of all pathology photos, reports and x-rays.
  • Orients and trains residents, students and new employees.
  • Keeps abreast of developments in field of expertise, implementing new techniques as appropriate.
  • Preserves and protects patient and employee rights to confidentiality.
  • Performs other job-related duties as required or requested.

Requirements

Pathologists’ Assistant Certification required PA (ASCP). Masters Degree preferred from an approved NAACLS accredited program or at least two years experience as Pathologists’ Assistant, or equivalent combination of work and education experience.

A working knowledge or commitment to master the utility of certain computer software such as MS Excel, MS Word, and Adobe Acrobat is strongly recommended. Good interpersonal communication skills are necessary.

REPOST WIH Internal Posting Period: 5/27/26-6/5/26

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Key Responsibilities

The Pathologist Assistant II assists in planning daily laboratory schedules and performs detailed examinations of surgical specimens. They are also responsible for training residents and students while maintaining accurate records and inventory of pathology materials.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical specimen examinationGross descriptionLaboratory schedulingSpecimen photographyInventory managementTraining and orientationMedical terminology

Pathology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pathology (Lab Professional) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 72 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Providence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,213/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.