Pathologist Assistant

Additional Information About The Role

• Evening Shift: 1130am-8pm
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies
• 2-5 years experience

Are you looking for a career as a Pathologist Assistant? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

• Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, Rotating Weekends
• Evening Shift: 1130am-8pm
• Perks: Benefits Eligible
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Minimum Requirement:
• Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies
• 2-5 years experience

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full‑time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

This position provides Anatomic Pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. The Pathologists’ Assistant works independently using the medical knowledge to perform human specimen examination for diagnosis and patient treatment. The Pathologists’ Assistant functions in support of and as an adjunct to the physicians in Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing: Prepare, describe, dissect, and photograph surgical tissue specimens; ensure accurate accessioning and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
• Technical and Frozen Section Support: Assist with frozen section procedures, including tissue cutting, slide staining, and specimen transport.
• Research & Tissue Banking: Identify and collect normal and tumor tissue samples for the Tumor Bank to support both clinical care and research initiatives.
• Education & Professional Development: Contribute to training of residents and PA students; participate in ongoing education and professional development through programs, workshops, and literature review.
• Quality Assurance & Professional Development: Ensure equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and supply levels; uphold departmental policies and standards, and actively participate in educational and professional development activities.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree
• PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT STUDIES

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

• 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

• ASCP

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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