Pathology Assistant - Memphis, TN

Pathology Assistant
Memphis, TN
Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible

Overview:
Our laboratory team at the Memphis VA Medical Center is seeking a Pathology Assistant to perform gross examination and dissection of surgical and postmortem specimens in support of Veteran patient care. This full-time role offers flexible scheduling within a collaborative clinical and teaching environment.

Position Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Consistent schedule with your choice of shift
• Generous paid time off and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Health benefit
• Opportunities for professional growth within an established organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens
• Prepare and assist with human postmortem examinations
• Examine and identify lesions, sample, freeze, section, and prepare stained slides for pathologist review during intraoperative consultations
• Supervise all anatomic pathology gross workflow and work areas, including the frozen section room, frozen equipment, and autopsy suite
• Instruct on anatomy and physiology, gross pathology, photography, gross dissection, and autopsy techniques
• Train pathology residents, fellows, pathologists' assistant students, and other lab personnel as needed
• Support research and procurement of samples for bio-specimen banking
• Perform administrative, teaching, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in clinical biology, microbiology, physiology, pre-medical studies, medical laboratory technology, chemistry, immunology, anatomy, or a related health science field
• Current certification as a Pathologists' Assistant from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Strong knowledge of gross pathology, dissection, and autopsy techniques

Why Join Us:
Join a dedicated laboratory team at the Memphis VA Medical Center, where your work directly supports the health and care of our nation's Veterans.

Valerie Kramer
JOB - 11870

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