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BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, Missouri

Pathologist Assistant

Lab ProfessionalIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Pathologist Assistant? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

  • Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, Rotating Weekends
  • Evening Shift: 1130am-8pm
  • Perks: Benefits Eligible
  • Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital

Minimum Requirement

  • Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies
  • 2-5 years experience

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U. S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

This position provides Anatomic Pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. The Pathologists’ Assistant works independently using the medical knowledge to perform human specimen examination for diagnosis and patient treatment. The Pathologists’ Assistant functions in support of and as an adjunct to the physicians in Pathology.

Responsibilities

Specimen Processing: Prepare, describe, dissect, and photograph surgical tissue specimens; ensure accurate accessioning and prepare tissues for histologic processing.

Technical and Frozen Section Support: Assist with frozen section procedures, including tissue cutting, slide staining, and specimen transport.

Research & Tissue Banking: Identify and collect normal and tumor tissue samples for the Tumor Bank to support both clinical care and research initiatives.

Education & Professional Development: Contribute to training of residents and PA students; participate in ongoing education and professional development through programs, workshops, and literature review.

Quality Assurance & Professional Development: Ensure equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and supply levels; uphold departmental policies and standards, and actively participate in educational and professional development activities.

Minimum Requirements

  • PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT STUDIES

Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Supervisor Experience
  • No Experience

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience
  • 5-10 years
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • ASCP

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

  • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
  • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
  • 401(k) plan with BJC match
  • Tuition Assistance available on first day
  • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
  • Adoption assistance
  • To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies and possess 2-5 years of relevant experience. ASCP certification is listed as a preferred qualification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Tissue dissectionTumor bankingClinical researchLaboratory equipment maintenancePathology support

Pathology Career Context

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About BJC HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
St Louis, Missouri
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services
Disability insurance paid by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, holidays, personal time)