Physician / California / Locum or Permanent / Pathologist's Assistant in Southern 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 : MK6132)