What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologists' Assistant PRN position at Mountain States Pathology?
Immediate Opening: PRN ASCP-Certified Pathologists’ Assistant
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mountain States Pathology is seeking a PRN ASCP-certified Pathologists’ Assistant to join our experienced team at Penrose Hospital, a busy community hospital in Colorado Springs.
You will work alongside three ASCP-certified Pathologists’ Assistants and two Grossing Technologists within a well-respected pathology department that serves as a core anatomic pathology laboratory for the CommonSpirit Health system. They service 20 hospitals in Colorado, Utah, and Kansas. The department also supports a pathology residency program with eight residents and processes over 50,000 surgical pathology cases annually.
Responsibilities
- Perform gross examination and dictation of a wide range of simple to complex surgical specimens, including:
- OB/GYN
- Breast
- Gastrointestinal
- Genitourinary
- Thoracic
- General surgery
- Assist with intraoperative consultations as needed
- Provide instruction and oversight of pathology residents as appropriate
- No autopsy responsibilities
Practice Environment
- Recently remodeled gross room featuring four MOPEC grossing stations—and a window with a view
- Epic Beaker LIS and Dragon dictation
- Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on quality and efficiency
Schedule
- Gross room activity is heaviest Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and some Saturday mornings
- PRN shifts scheduled to support specimen volume and team coverage needs
About Mountain States Pathology
Mountain States Pathology has proudly served the Colorado Front Range for decades and currently provides pathology services and medical directorship to 20 facilities across Colorado, Utah, and Kansas. As an early adopter of digital pathology, our patients benefit from access to a large group of experienced pathologists and subspecialty expertise typically found only at major academic centers. We remain committed to innovation, growth, and delivering the highest level of pathology service.
Qualifications
- ASCP certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant required
Pay: $70.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Pathology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- ASCP Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80907: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70