Pathology Assistant II

At Suburban you will experience the resources and reputation of Johns Hopkins world-class care - with our own unique culture. We offer an academic approach to care delivery within our local community. Ours is a collaborative, family-focused work culture, where we practice complex medicine and are committed to ongoing learning and skill development. The connections and partnerships our nurses forge with physicians, fellow nurses, other support staff, generous donors, and patients and their family members helps Suburban Hospital elevate the patient experience and excel in safety, quality and patient care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD

Part-Time/32 hours per week/Day Shift

General Summary:

• Responsible for assisting the Pathologists in Surgical Pathology across the National Capital Region (NCR). Works without direct supervision, performing professional duties associated with the examination and/or preparation of surgical pathology specimens.
• Responsible for providing grossing coverage at multiple locations (Onsite and Offsite).
• Performs gross examination and dissection of all surgical pathology specimens, including complex surgical resections.
• Obtains all routine tissues for histological preparation and collects sterile samples of blood, body fluids, and tissue specimens for toxicology, viral, and microbiological studies as needed.
• Dictates a summary of the patient's clinical history and the gross anatomical findings in consultation with the pathologist's observation and gross diagnosis.
• Assists in training students in departmental procedures including specimen grossing and processing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• BS/MS and graduation from a NAACLS accredited post baccalaureate Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience

Certifications:

• PA(ASCP)

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum $49.14/hour - Maximum $81.05/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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