Pathologist Assistant
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
This Pathologist Assistant position is responsible for gross dictation and gross examination of tissue specimens, functioning independently under the direction of a Pathologist.
Essential Functions
- Pathologist's Assistant supports PathGroup's mission, vision, goals and management decisions.
- Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
- Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.
- Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.
- Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as lymphoma phenotyping, quantitative iron studies, etc.
- Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
- Review and study under pathologist guidance designated continuing educational material.
- Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
- Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
- Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies; and especially policies that impact Pathologist Assistants directly.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Bachelor degree as a Pathologist Assistant is required.
- ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant OR Meet CLIA requierments.
- Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure, and to increase basic knowledge.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a formal Pathologist Assistant Training program.
Pathologist Assistant students near completion of their training program are welcome to apply.
- Two years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant preferred.
- Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure to increase basic knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Independently perform gross examination and dictation of tissue specimens under the direction of a pathologist, and submit surgical specimens for processing. Maintain the cutting room, photograph designated specimens, prepare tissue for additional testing, and follow laboratory safety, procedural, and data security requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pathology Career Context
Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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