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Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Days

Lab Professional Top 25% in Pathology (Lab Professional)No nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job description

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Job Title:
Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Days
Department:
Medicine | Pathology
Position Summary
Pathologist Assistant who provides Gross Room services for surgical specimens received at The Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University to include specimens from University Hospital Inpatient Tower, The James Cancer Hospital and the Ross Heart Hospital, OSU East Hospital, The Brain and Spine Hospital, James Outpatient Care, associated clinics and hospital-based community outreach centers; performs accessioning of specimens into laboratory information system; conducts intraoperative consultation responsibilities to include frozen sections, lymphoma workups, preparing breast specimens for fixation and working with surgeons to grossly assess margins and obtain appropriate orientation of complex specimens; performs gross exams of biopsies, routine regular specimens and several complex surgical specimens to include Whipples, mandibulectomies/maxillectomies, cystoprostatectomies, pelvic exenterations and bone/soft tissue tumor resections; performs procurement of excess tissue for research purposes; provides didactic training to pathology residents in gross description and intraoperative consultation responsibilities.
Job Requirements
Bachelors in Pathologists' Assistant eligible. Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant or other related field preferred. PA (ASCP) certification within one year of hire.
Additional Information:
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM; rotating weekend coverage for the Autopsy Service required. Rotating leave coverage at Adena Health System in Chillicothe, OH required.
Location:
James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Key Responsibilities

The Pathologist Assistant provides gross room services for surgical specimens and performs intraoperative consultations including frozen sections. They also conduct didactic training for pathology residents and manage specimen accessioning within the laboratory information system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a Pathologists' Assistant program and obtain PA (ASCP) certification within one year of hire. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Surgical specimen processingSpecimen orientation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Days at Ohio State University a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pathology (Lab Professional) — ranked against 73 active Pathology (Lab Professional) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Pathology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

6.4/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Pathology (Lab Professional) — ranked against 73 active roles in this specialty

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