Pathologist Assistant

University of Maryland Medical System

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United StatesFull TimePathology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Maryland Medical System as a Pathologist Assistant in United States. Job Requirements Key Responsibilities 1. Performs surgical pathology examination of specimens, including gross description and dissection of all surgical specimens in accordance with protocols and departmental procedures, under the direction of the pathologists.

Key Responsibilities

Assists with the proper storage and disposal of specimens.

Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and assists with supply inventory.

Provides assistance with frozen sections, autopsies, and morgue duties, as needed.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities 1.

Assists with the proper storage and disposal of specimens.

Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and assists with supply inventory.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Maryland Medical System as a Pathologist Assistant.

Key Skills

Surgical Pathology ExaminationGross DescriptionSpecimen DissectionFrozen SectionsAutopsiesMorgue DutiesHuman AnatomyClinical CommunicationResident TrainingInventory Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist Assistant at University of Maryland Medical System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pathology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pathology — healthcare professional Career Context

This Pathology position at University of Maryland Medical System is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Pathology Examination, Gross Description, Specimen Dissection, Frozen Sections, Autopsies, Morgue Duties, Human Anatomy, Clinical Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Pathologist Assistant performs surgical pathology examinations, including the gross description and dissection of specimens. They also assist with frozen sections, autopsies, and the training of residents and students.

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