Pathologist Assistant Job at Medasource, Washington DC

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  • Medasource
  • Washington DC

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,

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