Physician / California / Locum or Permanent / New Graduate Pathologist's Assistant in California Job

Location : Palm Springs, California

Department : Anatomic Pathology

Employment Type : Full-Time

Shift : Days (Monday Friday)

Position Summary :

We are seeking a certified Pathologists Assistant to join our academic hospital s Anatomic Pathology team. The ideal candidate will perform gross dissection of surgical specimens, assist with postmortem examinations, and support the training of pathology residents and medical students.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform gross examination and dictation of surgical specimens under pathologist supervision.

Assist in autopsies , including prosection, dissection, and documentation.

Photograph specimens and maintain specimen integrity for further analysis.

Prepare and submit tissues for histologic processing.

Maintain records and logs in compliance with CAP / CLIA standards.

Participate in teaching and training of pathology staff and students.

Ensure cleanliness and biosafety standards in the gross room and autopsy suite.

Qualifications :

Master s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists Assistant program

ASCP certification as a Pathologists Assistant (PA-ASCP) required or eligible within 6 months.

At least 1 year of relevant grossing experience (clinical internship counts).

Strong knowledge of anatomy, pathology terminology, and lab safety protocols.

To Apply - email a resume directly to for immediate consideration!

(Reference Code : MK6133)