Position & Client Overview:

A 800-bed teaching hospital in San Francisco is actively seeking a pathologists’ assistant for the day shift. This role involves variable hours, typically starting at 8 or 9 am. 

As a pathologists’ assistant, you’ll play a crucial role as a practitioner, educator, and role model. Your responsibilities will include handling complex cancer specimens (such as pancreas, breast, bladder, uterus, ovary) and performing simple benign resections and biopsies. The ideal candidate should have comprehensive experience in all aspects of pathologists’ assistant work, including lab preparation, receiving, accessioning, intraoperative evaluations (including cryostat frozen sectioning and staining), gross sectioning, dictation, and photography. 

In addition to the exciting work, the hospital offers a supportive environment, health and retirement benefits, and commuter benefits. Whether you’re a staff member, faculty, resident, fellow, or postdoctoral scholar, this opportunity provides a pathway for growth, valuable experience, and a positive impact on public health. 

The Bay Area offers a unique blend of opportunities and experiences. From the vibrant tech scene in Silicon Valley to the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific coastline, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, outdoor enthusiast, or food lover, the Bay Area provides a wonderful lifestyle.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of a pathologist, independently perform or assist in accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens.

 

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

 

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Knowledge of gross room pathology procedures, protocols, and techniques
• Knowledge of quality standards and requirements for pathology specimen photographs
• Perform and/or assist pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomic specimens
• Perform frozen sections and other intraoperative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters
• Participate in accessioning and labeling specimens, storing and disposing specimens, and maintaining reagents and equipment

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Masters degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program preferred, and/or
• PA(ASCP) certification, or
• On the job trained/non certified per lab approval
• Two years of experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #HTJBS