Pathologist Assistant

Banner Health

4 days ago

Tucson, ArizonaFull TimePathology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Banner Health as a Pathologist Assistant – No Call, No Weekends in United States. Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: Lab-Clinic Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care New grads or near graduation welcome to apply! Must sit for exam within 6 months of start date.

Key Responsibilities

will include the understanding and inclusion of pertinent clinical history, description of gross anatomic features, prioritizing to expedite cases to maintain a positive workflow.

Assists in the preparation, photography, dictation and grossing of surgical specimen dissections of all complexity levels from routine to multiple part cancer resections.

Provides education and instruction for Pathology Residents, Fellows and medical students regarding proper gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS Requires B.

degree or higher with minimum science credits met as required by College of American Pathologists (CAP).

Completion of a National Accrediting Agency Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) approved Pathologists' Assistant program.

Demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding specimens and the findings associated with the laboratory functions.

Benefits & Compensation

Relocation assistance: $5,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No call required.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Banner Health in United States.

Key Skills

Surgical Specimen DissectionFrozen Section AnalysisIntra-operative ConsultationsClinical CorrelationGross Anatomic DescriptionPhotographyDictationProblem-SolvingPrecision in PathologyTissue BankingResearch ProjectsInstrument MaintenanceTroubleshootingResident TrainingStudent Mentoring

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist Assistant at Banner Health 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, no night shifts.

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 Banner Health is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Why This Position Stands Out

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Specimen Dissection, Frozen Section Analysis, Intra-operative Consultations, Clinical Correlation, Gross Anatomic Description, Photography, Dictation, Problem-Solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Pathologist Assistant assists Attending Pathologists by performing surgical specimen dissection, frozen section analysis, and intra-operative consultations while providing comprehensive training to residents and students. Duties involve understanding clinical history, describing gross anatomic f...

Benefits package: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus, Up to $5,000 Relocation Expense Reimbursement, Continuing Education Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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