Pathologist Assistant

Requirements

Experience :

Minimum 1 year required

2 years preferred, especially in large academic / medical centers

Must have experience with complex specimens across subspecialties

Certification :

PA(ASCP) – Pathologists’ Assistant certification from ASCP

Skills :

Use of a bone saw (band or oscillating hand)

Independent gross dissection and section selection

Effective communication with pathologists

Prevent cross-contamination and maintain suite cleanliness

May assist residents with basic grossing questions (no teaching role)

Job Responsibilities

Perform gross processing of OR and clinic specimens :

Photography, sectioning, and gross description

Focus on minor excisions to complex multi-organ resections

Biopsy Tech handles most biopsies

Specimen Volume :

~325 specimens / day (~7200 / month)

10–25 cases / day (15–40 specimens), depending on complexity

Benchmark : 15–20 cases / day

Case Types :

Ortho, Neuro, ENT, Cardiothoracic, GI, Colorectal, Breast, GYN, Surgical Oncology (e.g., HIPEC)

No autopsy procurement

• Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride Health provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and optional supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Additional perks include short-term disability, accident and critical illness coverage, identity theft protection, a 403b retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually for full-time employees.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.