Pathologists' Assistant Job at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

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  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have completed a Pathologists' Assistant program and be PA ASCP certified

Join the nation's #1 cancer center and play a vital role in advancing patient care as a Pathologists' Assistant in our Histology Department at MD Anderson Cancer Center. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to support our world-renowned pathology team by providing expert gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens, assisting in autopsies, and ensuring high-quality specimen processing.

At MD Anderson, you will work in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment where your contributions directly impact cancer diagnosis and treatment. If you are passionate about pathology, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence in patient care, we invite you to be part of our mission to end cancer.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and take the next step in your career with MD Anderson Cancer Center!

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists with the oversight of operations and personnel in the surgical pathology and autopsy laboratories.

Directs workflow issues relative to the collection of patient tissue.

Directs autopsy technical personnel and functions as prosecutor for postmortem examinations.

Performs gross description and dissection of tissue removal at surgery.

Reviews and summarizes relevant patient information and verifies proper documentation for tissue use in research or for postmortem examinations.

Maintains patient and procedure data relative to the workload and quality assurance of section operations.

Coordinates training of Surgical Pathology fellows, residents and students relative to tissue grossing techniques.

Collaborates with others to develop patient data and report templates.

Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies for pathology laboratory activities, including documentation of competency testing, documentation of quality improvement activities and development of procedure manuals.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standard

Graduation from accredited Pathologist Assistant Program or Bachelor's degree in biological or allied health sciences. No experience required if graduated from an accredited Pathology Assistant Program. With a Bachelor's degree, three years of experience performing gross examination and evaluation of human surgical and/or autopsy specimens is required. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 173606
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Days
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 108,500
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 137,750
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 167,000
  • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
  • Science Jobs: No
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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation package,

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