Pathologists Assistant at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Pathologists Assistant at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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Job Title
Pathologists Assistant
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Histology-Main Campus Hospital
Job Code
T26046
Shift
Days + Call
Schedule
10:30am-6:00pm
Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Pathologists’ Assistant plays a vital role in supporting accurate and timely diagnoses by independently examining, describing, dissecting, and preparing a wide variety of surgical specimens for histologic evaluation. Working in accordance with established laboratory protocols, CLIA regulations, CAP standards, and institutional policies, this role ensures exceptional specimen handling, documentation, quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory compliance. The Pathologists’ Assistant also maintains laboratory instrumentation and equipment, identifies and resolves technical or quality concerns, and implements corrective actions when needed.

Collaborating closely with pathologists and laboratory colleagues, the Pathologists’ Assistant helps ensure high-quality patient care and efficient laboratory operations. Additional responsibilities include assisting with fresh tissue procurement for ancillary studies, maintaining surgical pathology work areas, participating in continuing education and competency assessments, and providing instruction, mentorship, and supervision to pathology residents, Pathologists’ Assistant students, and other clinical learners.

Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for maintaining the highest standards of laboratory quality, patient care, and operational excellence.

A caregiver in this position works days + on-call, 10:00am—6:30pm. Call rotation for weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

o Requires candidate to be a graduate of an accredited (NAACLS) Pathologists' Assistant training program and American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification eligible
OR

o Requires 2 years of experience as a certified Pathologists’ Assistant, PA (ASCP)

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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