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CT Technologist

North Platte, NE · On-site

When doing interventional procedures is required to prepare sterile field and assist the ... pathology, age and physical abilities and limitations. Provides radiation protection for the ...

Great Plains Health

CT Technologist

North Platte, NE · On-site

When doing interventional procedures is required to prepare sterile field and assist the ... pathology, age and physical abilities and limitations. Provides radiation protection for the ...

Bryan Health

Medical Laboratory Technician

Lincoln, NE · On-site

... assist testing completion. 13. Uses quality improvement processes, programs or outcomes to help ... Pathology (ASCP) criteria for MLT certification and with the 2 years of required clinical ...

Bryan Health

Medical Laboratory Technician

Lincoln, NE · On-site

... assist testing completion. 13. Uses quality improvement processes, programs or outcomes to help ... Pathology (ASCP) criteria for MLT certification and with the 2 years of required clinical ...

Bryan Health

Medical Laboratory Technician

Lincoln, NE · On-site

... assist testing completion. 13. Uses quality improvement processes, programs or outcomes to help ... Pathology (ASCP) criteria for MLT certification and with the 2 years of required clinical ...

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What is an assistant lab pathologist?

Assistant Lab Pathologists are laboratory professionals who support pathologists in diagnosing diseases by preparing and examining tissue, cell, and body fluid samples. They perform tasks such as specimen collection, slide preparation, staining, and sometimes initial microscopic analysis. Their work is crucial in ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses, which guide patient treatment plans. While they do not make final diagnoses, their technical skills and attention to detail are essential for the smooth functioning of pathology labs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant lab pathologist?

To thrive as an Assistant Lab Pathologist, you need a solid background in biological sciences, laboratory techniques, and a relevant degree, often paired with professional certification. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), microscopy, and handling specialized diagnostic equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are important soft skills for ensuring accuracy and collaborating with medical teams. These competencies are crucial for supporting accurate diagnoses and maintaining reliable laboratory operations.

What are some common challenges faced by an assistant lab pathologist when working with a multidisciplinary medical team?

Assistant Lab Pathologists often collaborate closely with clinicians, laboratory technologists, and senior pathologists. A common challenge is ensuring clear and timely communication of complex diagnostic findings, especially when multiple departments are involved. Managing a high volume of specimens while maintaining accuracy and adhering to strict quality and safety protocols can also be demanding. However, these challenges present valuable opportunities to develop strong teamwork skills and gain exposure to a wide variety of cases, which can accelerate professional growth in the field.

What is the difference between Assistant Lab Pathologist vs Medical Laboratory Scientist?

AspectAssistant Lab PathologistMedical Laboratory Scientist
CredentialsMedical degree, pathology training, licensingBachelor's or master's in medical laboratory science, certification often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, diagnostic labs, research institutionsHospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs
Job RoleAssists in pathology diagnosis, reviews lab results, supports pathologistsPerforms laboratory tests, analyzes samples, reports findings

Assistant Lab Pathologists and Medical Laboratory Scientists work closely in diagnostic labs, but the assistant role supports pathologists with review and assistance, while Medical Laboratory Scientists perform the core testing and analysis. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in similar healthcare environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

How to become an assistant lab pathologist?

To become an assistant lab pathologist, one typically needs a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology or medical technology, followed by completing a histotechnician or histotechnologist program. Certification from organizations like the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) can enhance job prospects, and experience working in a clinical laboratory setting is often required. A strong understanding of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and familiarity with laboratory equipment are essential for this role.

Is it hard to become an assistant lab pathologist?

Becoming an assistant lab pathologist typically requires a relevant bachelor's degree, laboratory experience, and often certification or training in pathology techniques. The role involves specialized knowledge of laboratory procedures and often requires attention to detail and familiarity with medical tools. The difficulty depends on educational background and experience, but it generally involves completing relevant education and gaining practical skills.

What do assistant lab pathologists do?

Assistant lab pathologists support senior pathologists by preparing and analyzing tissue and blood samples, assisting in diagnosing diseases. They often handle laboratory tests, operate microscopes and lab equipment, and maintain accurate records to ensure quality and accuracy in pathology work.

Where do assistant lab pathologists make the most money?

Assistant lab pathologists tend to earn higher salaries in regions with a high cost of living and strong healthcare industries, such as major metropolitan areas or regions with advanced medical facilities. Salary levels are also influenced by experience, certifications, and the size of the employing institution, with larger hospitals and research institutions often offering higher compensation.

What cities in Nebraska are hiring for Assistant Lab Pathologist jobs?

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Medical Support Assistant

Grand Island, NE • On-site

SD Department of Veterans Affairs
Public Administration • 201 - 500 employees
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$36K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

The Medical Support Assistant (MSA) with the Pathology and Lab Service Department functions as serving as an initial point of contact for the units, clinics, patient. Duties included, but not limited to: scheduling patient appointments, tracking, reviewing, and responding to electronic orders and consults in the organizational medical systems. This position requires a practical knowledge of computerized data entry, information processing systems and software related to patient care.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/28/2026.
Medical Support Assistant Basic Requirements:
Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance to 38 U.S.C. 7407(a).
Experience and Education:
  • Experience: None.
OR
  • Education: High school diploma, General Education Development equivalency certificate, or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board or Department of Education.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: None.
Grandfathering Provision: Employees in VHA in this occupation, under a permanent, appropriate, and legal placement on the effective date of the qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held, including positive education and registration/certification where applicable. For employees who do not meet all the basic or assignment-specific requirements in this standard but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed, the following provisions apply:
  1. Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
  2. Employees retained in this occupation under this provision who subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
NOTE: This provision is not intended to regularize appointments/placements.
Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
Grade Determinations:
  1. Creditable Experience: To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with current MSA responsibilities or an equivalent administrative patient support role in a non-VA medical inpatient or outpatient setting. Experience satisfying this requirement may be paid/non-paid employment as an MSA or an equivalent position in a non-VA hospital or clinic setting.
  2. Part-Time Experience: Part-time experience as an MSA or equivalent administrative patient support in a non-VA medical inpatient or outpatient setting is creditable according to its relationship for the full-time workweek. For example, an MSA employed 20 hours a week, or on a 1/2-time basis, would receive one full-time workweek of credit for each two weeks of service.
  3. Quality of Experience: Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to MSA experience or equivalent administrative clinical support role in a non-VA medical inpatient or outpatient setting at the next lower grade level. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty), and range of varieties as described in this standard, at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, candidates must possess the required specialized experience and be able to demonstrate all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) as summarized below.
GS-3 Grade Experience or Education (Entry Level): None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-4 Grade Experience (Developmental Level): One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade.;
OR
Education: One year of education above high school.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Candidates must demonstrate all of the KSAs below:
  1. Knowledge of basic medical terminology to assist in the provision of care to patients.
  2. Skill in recording patient messages and understanding physician requests pertaining to follow-up medical care in internal or external clinics.
  3. Ability to meet, communicate, and interact with individuals from varying backgrounds and other health care team members in a courteous and helpful manner in order to facilitate medical care for patients.
  4. Ability to use, and navigate between, various types of office automation equipment and software (i.e., computer systems, web-based scheduling programs; insurance collection system; scanning software, multiple line phone systems; electronic faxing programs) to support patient care.

GS-5 Grade Experience (Full Performance Level): One year of experience equivalent to the GS-4 grade level;
OR,
Education: Two years of education above high school.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Candidates must demonstrate all of the KSAs below:
  1. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology specific to understand medical diagnosis and procedures sufficient to communicate clinical staff instructions to patients.
  2. Skill in customer service with the ability to identify customer concerns, and refer to the appropriate staff, as necessary, to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
  3. Ability to operate computerized programs and systems in order to enter, modify, and retrieve sensitive medical and patient identifying information (PII) into or from electronic health records, scheduling systems, and/or reports.
  4. Ability to schedule medical appointments in a clinical setting.
  5. Ability to work independently in the accomplishment of a wide variety of duties performing patient support work.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person, electronically, and/or by telephone, with internal and external customers.

References: See Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) website for VA specific qualification standards:
VA Qualification Standards - Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO).
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5
You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.Education:IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
If selected, to meet the basic requirement of high school education or equivalent and prior to a firm job offer being extended, applicants must provide one of the following as verification of the education requirement if not covered under the grandfathering provision:
  • Copy of high school diploma OR high school transcript (unofficial or official) OR GED Certificate OR homeschooling completion OR proficiency certificate issued by a State or Territorial Board or Department of Education OR college transcript (official).
If using post-high school education to substitute for experience at the GS-04 or GS-05, you must submit a copy of your unofficial or official transcript with your application.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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