Summary

Under the direct supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologist's Assistant is an Advanced Practice Professional who performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens, in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements. The Pathologist's Assistant assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies. He/she must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens. The Pathologist's Assistant photographs specimens and maintains photographic equipment. The Pathologist's Assistant is responsible to the Laboratory Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologist's Assistant is an Advanced Practice Professional who performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens, in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements. The Pathologist's Assistant assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies. He/she must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens. The Pathologist's Assistant photographs specimens and maintains photographic equipment. The Pathologist's Assistant is responsible to the Laboratory Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Performs gross examination, description, and sectioning of surgical specimens in a manner that meets professional standards and satisfies approved protocol requirements.
Assists with or performs dissection and gross description of autopsies.
Must have sufficient computer skills to accession specimens.
Photographs specimens as needed and maintains photography equipment.
Assists with preparation of frozen sections.
Acts as a resource and a mentor by understanding a teammate's learning needs and abilities and adapting teaching/managing style to meet these needs accordingly.
Demonstrates ability to give constructive feedback and effectively resolve conflict.
Supervises assigned staff in the performance of their duties including providing input into performance evaluations.
Participates in the orientation/training of employees and students.

Required Minimum Education

Masters Medical Science

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

Certification or eligible for certification by American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience

Master of Science from NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant training program or equivalent. Less than 1 year of broad experience as a Pathologists Assistant is preferred if on the job trained.

Requirements

Master of Science from NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant training program or equivalent
Certification or eligible for certification by American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA) upon hire
Sufficient computer skills to accession specimens
Less than 1 year of broad experience as a Pathologists Assistant preferred if on the job trained

Company overview

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.