Pathologist Assistant II, Surgical Pathology - PNE

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

3 days ago

Illinois$44.93 - $65.16/hrFull TimePathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Pathologist Assistant II – $44.93-65.16/hr, Surgical Pathology in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

quality, high

volume work in a timely fashion, always finding better/more efficient ways to do things. Provides assistance with intra

operative consultations. Cuts, stains, and coverslips cryostat sections for timely review. Documents appropriate turn

Requirements

of regulatory agencies.

Participates in quality and process improvement efforts.

Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.

Makes recommendations to manager, implements and monitors changes as requested.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $44.93 - $65.16/hr

Signing bonus: $1.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Gross ExaminationSpecimen SamplingSurgical Tissue SpecimensSpecimen IntegrityIntra-operative ConsultationsCryostat SectionsAutopsy ProceduresResident TrainingEquipment MaintenanceWorkflow PrioritizationSafety ProceduresCost ContainmentDocumentationTeamworkIndependent JudgmentDictation Techniques

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist Assistant II, Surgical Pathology - PNE at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — healthcare professional Career Context

This Pathology position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this healthcare professional position at $93k to $136k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($93k–$136k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Gross Examination, Specimen Sampling, Surgical Tissue Specimens, Specimen Integrity, Intra-operative Consultations, Cryostat Sections, Autopsy Procedures, Resident Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Pathologist Assistant II is responsible for the gross pathology description and sampling of complex surgical tissue specimens in collaboration with a pathologist to aid in diagnosis. This role also involves assisting with resident training and supporting basic laboratory operations.

Benefits package: Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, 401k matching, Lifecycle benefits, Sign-on bonus eligibility for external candidates. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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