Pathologists' Assistant (PA) - Pathology Medical Center

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

Position Summary

The Pathologists' Assistant (PA) will work under the general supervision of a Pathologist. As a PA, you will independently perform or assist in accessioning, dissection, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens; and/or performs or assists with evisceration, dissection, and narrative description for hospital and forensic autopsy cases.

Primary responsibilities include any combination of the following:

1. Performs or assists in the accessioning, dissection, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens.

1. Performs frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters.

1. Coordinates or assists with the procurement and handling of tissue specimens destined for research purposes.

1. Participates in the accessioning and labeling of specimens, specimen storage and disposal, and the maintenance of reagents and equipment.

1. Performs or assists with evisceration, dissection, and narrative description for hospital and forensic autopsy cases.

1. For surgical pathology and/or autopsy cases, performs photography and maintains digital files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography.

1. Supports the department's educational efforts through interactions with student interns, medical students, residents and fellows.

1. Other duties may be assigned, consistent with the position and incumbent's training.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in scientific or medicine-related field

• Successful completion of an accredited Pathologist Assistant program

• 0-2 years of experience

Preferred:

• ASCP certification (PA)

Other Information

• 40 hours a week

• Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)

• Great Benefits

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Samantha Stewart, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition