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Pathologists' Assistant, Anatomic Pathology Department - Mid Shift

Job ID: 2025-75572
Shift: Evening
New Position Type: FT Regular
CBA Code: Non-Union
New FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Minimum: USD $109,100.00
Maximum: USD $145,400.00

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Pathologists' Assistant in the Anatomic Pathology department. Here, you will perform gross dissection of biopsies and complex surgical tissues for review by pathologist of specimens from the hospital, outpatient clinics, and outside clients. Assist with resident and medical student teaching and provides clinical oversight for Anatomic Pathology Technicians in the Gross Room, Cytology specimen prep and autopsies. Operating within UChicago Medicine's Department of Pathology, we provide reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services. This department is the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for a Sign On Bonus up to $10,000

In consultation with the Anatomical Pathology Manager, the pathologists and the Medical Directors, the Pathologists’ Assistant is responsible for the gross pathology dissection, gross description and sampling of biopsies and complex surgical tissue specimens. Sampling and description is performed in accordance to established procedures to aid pathologists in obtaining the diagnosis. The Pathologists’ Assistant assists with resident and medical student teaching and may provide oversight of activities in support of basic laboratory operations including intraoperative consultations and autopsy services. The Pathologists’ Assistant also performs biobanking duties such as coordinating, obtaining, and documenting tissue specimens to be used for research for the Human Tissue Resource Center (HTRC).

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and dissects surgical biopsies and large complicated specimens in collaboration with the pathologist

• Prepares specimens for gross digital photography and photographs specimens while maintaining patient identification

• Executes and assists residents with intra-operative consultations

• Provides support and guidance for residents and technicians on autopsy services, such as organ evisceration, brain and spinal cord removal, and organ dissection

• Assists in distributing tissues and organs to approved researchers. Performs technical and clerical tasks related to research projects

• Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine and complex tests through the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages

• Trains, assists and guides techs and pathology residents in gross description, dictation and dissection techniques, specimen handling procedures, data entry in the laboratory LIS, and safe use of instruments and equipment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures

• Participates in hiring new staff and provides performance feedback to staff

• Participates in quality and process improvement efforts. Identifies ways to improve work processes, patient and staff safety. Make recommendations and review SOPs to implements and monitors changes as requested

• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities within defined turn-around times

Pre-Analytical • Partners with section supervisor to ensure effective and efficient day-to-day operations of the laboratory department

• Assists with development and implementation of new and revised procedures

• Promote department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication and assists staff, faculty and other health professionals to identify and resolve issues

• Provides coverage in the absence of the section supervisor

• Prioritizes workload based on assignment or established priorities, responds effectively to changes in workflow adjusting work to incorporate STAT requests or fluctuations in work volume

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program (Master’s degree) or OJT training with PA (ASCP) certification

• Pathologists’ Assistant Certification (or eligibility) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP): PA (ASCP)

• Knowledge and understanding of dissection technique, equipment and methodologies

• Knowledge of digital photographic technique and equipment; experience with computer applications

• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with pathologists, pathology residents, other health care professionals, and laboratory colleagues

• Ability to work independently, maintain composure under stress and time deadlines, and exercise sound judgment during stressful situations

• Display leadership qualities including communication skills

• Able to handle large volumes of work within narrow timeframes and remain organized with a precise attention to detail

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00)
Shift: Mid Shift - Days (12:00 am - 8:30 pm), Monday - Friday
Work Location: Hyde Park
Unit/Department: Anatomic Pathology
CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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