Pathologists' Assistant -Direct Hire - Days - San Francisco, CA - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Trusted Staffe Seeks Pathologists' Assistant for Level 1 Trauma Center in San Francisco!

Trusted Staffe is partnering with a premier level 1 trauma center in San Francisco, CA to find a highly motivated and skilled Pathologists' Assistant (PA ) to join their dynamic team!

About the Opportunity:

As a Pathologists' Assistant at this leading trauma center, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by performing a wide range of duties in anatomic pathology. You will work closely with pathologists, medical laboratory scientists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and timely diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and/or assist pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, evisceration, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens.
• Prepare high-quality gross descriptions of surgical specimens, including macroscopic examination and evaluation.
• Assist pathologists with postmortem examinations, including prosection, and contribute to the development of provisional diagnoses.
• Participate in the frozen section and other intra-operative consultations, adhering to established protocols.
• Collaborate in the acquisition of tissue specimens for research purposes.
• Maintain digital pathology files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography.
• Participate in the accessioning, labeling, storage, and disposal of specimens.
• Train and supervise entry-level pathology residents in laboratory methodology and procedures.
• May complete postmortem examination reports and participate in presenting findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the pathologist or laboratory supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited pathologists' assistant training program.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• ASCP-certified or certification-eligible as a pathologist's assistant (certification-eligible candidates must achieve certification within one year of hire).
• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work in all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, particularly within the field of pathology.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and perform well under pressure.
• Excellent data entry, word processing, spelling, grammar, and editing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Current Fellow member of the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA).
• Current member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• Previous leadership experience in a hospital laboratory setting.
• Experience working in the pathology department of an academic medical center.

License/Certification:

• ASCP-certified or certification-eligible as a pathologist's assistant (certification-eligible candidates must achieve certification within one year of hire).
• Must maintain ASCP certification throughout employment.

Join a Thriving Team & Make a Difference!

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled Pathologists' Assistant to contribute to a fast-paced and rewarding environment at a leading San Francisco trauma center.