A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
Pathologist Assistant
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$46.06 - $69.10/hr
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
Pathologist Assistant
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$46.06 - $69.10/hr
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
Pathologist Assistant
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
Pathologist Assistant
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
Pathologist Assistant
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$46.06 - $69.10/hr
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
Pathologist Assistant
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$46.06 - $69.10/hr
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to ... autopsy suites. * Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates ...
... as autopsy techniques. * Supervises and trains entry level resident physicians in gross room ... Master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program is required for a Pathology ...
... as autopsy techniques. * Supervises and trains entry level resident physicians in gross room ... Master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program is required for a Pathology ...
Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical, autopsy, and research material. The ... Assistant at Mayo Clinic. As an LPA you will be an integral part of the laboratory team, and your ...
Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical, autopsy, and research material. The ... Assistant at Mayo Clinic. As an LPA you will be an integral part of the laboratory team, and your ...
Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical, autopsy, and research material. The ... Assistant at Mayo Clinic. As an LPA you will be an integral part of the laboratory team, and your ...
Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical, autopsy, and research material. The ... Assistant at Mayo Clinic. As an LPA you will be an integral part of the laboratory team, and your ...
Surgical Pathology Technician
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$25.26 - $35.67/hr
Maintains logs of quality functions, e.g., autopsy billing. * Maintains complete and orderly ... Medical Assistant degree • Diploma or transcript must be provided * 2 years experience in a ...
Surgical Pathology Technician
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$25.26 - $35.67/hr
Maintains logs of quality functions, e.g., autopsy billing. * Maintains complete and orderly ... Medical Assistant degree • Diploma or transcript must be provided * 2 years experience in a ...
Evaluate serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch ... Receive tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy and the nursing floors, perform proper processing ...
Evaluate serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch ... Receive tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy and the nursing floors, perform proper processing ...
Maintains logs of quality functions, e.g., autopsy billing. * Maintains complete and orderly ... Medical Assistant degree • Diploma or transcript must be provided * 2 years experience in a ...
Maintains logs of quality functions, e.g., autopsy billing. * Maintains complete and orderly ... Medical Assistant degree • Diploma or transcript must be provided * 2 years experience in a ...
Field Investigator (Paid on-call) South St. Louis/ Carlton/ South Lake Counties, MN
Carlton, MN · On-site
$100/hr
Position Description As a Field Investigator, you assist forensic pathologists by performing death ... Make preliminary determination of cause and manner of death at scene, determine if forensic autopsy ...
Field Investigator (Paid on-call) South St. Louis/ Carlton/ South Lake Counties, MN
Carlton, MN · On-site
$100/hr
Position Description As a Field Investigator, you assist forensic pathologists by performing death ... Make preliminary determination of cause and manner of death at scene, determine if forensic autopsy ...
CLS/MT-Microbiology PRN
Hibbing, MN · On-site
$17.75 - $24.25/hr
Evaluates serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch ... Receives tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy and the nursing floors. Performs proper processing ...
CLS/MT-Microbiology PRN
Hibbing, MN · On-site
$17.75 - $24.25/hr
Evaluates serological reactivity to assist with antibody identification and crossmatch ... Receives tissue specimens from surgery, autopsy and the nursing floors. Performs proper processing ...
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Posted 21 days ago
Regions Hospital rating
7.6
Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
257th of 1,051 rated hospitals
Job description
Regions Hospital's Histopathology Department is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused Pathologists' Assistant to join our team.
A Pathologists' Assistant is a professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide service in anatomic pathology under the direction of a qualified Pathologist who is responsible for the performance of the Assistant. As a Pathologists' Assistant at Regions Hospital, you will join an innovative and collaborative group of professionals.
As a Pathologist' Assistant you will:
Perform anatomic gross tissue analysis and preparation.
Perform Postmortem examinations.
Maintain gross pathology records.
Assist Pathologists in preparing patient reports.
Maintain quality assurance, responsible for proper maintenance and documentations of equipment, provision, adequate supplies and cleanliness of the surgical pathology and autopsy suites.
Maintain and implement policies and procedures in anatomic pathology relates Joint Commission compliance and under the direction of the Anatomic & Clinical Pathology Practice Manager and Histopathology Medical Director.
Assists in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.
Work schedule: FTE: 1.0 (40 hrs. weekly) Day Shift
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Pathology Assistants study
OR
Baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in any of the biological or allied health sciences and 3 years of Pathologists' Assistant on the job training required.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 15 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: At least one year of experience as a certified Pathologists' Assistant
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) or American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, fertility coverage and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
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As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Saint Paul, MN, US
Year founded
1872