Job Description
Pathologists’ Assistant – Hospital Laboratory
Tacoma, Washington**
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) to join a fast-paced hospital laboratory team in Tacoma, WA. This role supports surgical pathology and grossing operations across all case types , contributing directly to high-quality, timely diagnostic outcomes. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for long-term placement within a collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform gross examination and dissection on all surgical pathology specimens , ranging from routine to complex cases.
- Assist with frozen sections , tissue triage, and specimen photography as needed.
- Prepare and submit appropriate sections for histologic processing following established protocols.
- Collaborate closely with pathologists, histotechnologists, and OR staff to ensure accurate and timely workflow.
- Maintain detailed, accurate case documentation and uphold all CAP/CLIA regulatory standards.
- Utilize Dragon for dictation and contribute to case entry/documentation within CoPath (experience preferred).
- Support quality assurance, process improvements, and equipment maintenance within the grossing suite.
- Participate in teaching or training activities for residents or lab staff as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program (required).
- ASCP certification as a PA (ASCP) , or eligibility with ability to obtain certification within required timeframe.
- Experience covering all case types in a hospital-based surgical pathology setting.
- Familiarity with Dragon voice dictation and CoPath LIS strongly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Schedule & Work Arrangement
- Full-time, contract-to-hire .
- Day shift; schedule may vary depending on surgical volume and operational needs.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Day shift,