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Carolina East
North Carolina

Pathologist's Assistant

Lab ProfessionalFull-time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Pathology Assistant is responsible for providing accurate and timely processing of a variety of laboratory specimens, including comprehensive macroscopic examination and evaluation of all surgical pathological specimens.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies.

We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties.

Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities.

CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff.

We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements

  • NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program completion.
  • Certified Pathologists’ Assistant from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC).
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant Program or Masters of Health Science.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Pathology Assistant is tasked with the accurate and timely processing of various laboratory specimens. This includes performing comprehensive macroscopic examination and evaluation of all surgical pathological specimens.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program and be certified by the ASCP BOC as a Pathologists’ Assistant. A Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant Program or a Masters of Health Science is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Specimen Processing

Pathology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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About Carolina East

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bern, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Robust benefits package