Pathologist Assistant

Pathologist Assistant (Full Time)

Join the team at Hackensack Meridian Health and help our patients live better, healthier lives while supporting each other to succeed. Our culture is rooted in connection, collaboration, and community engagement. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning; we focus on mutual support and making a difference together.

The Pathologist Assistant assists pathologists with autopsies and surgical specimens, including the clerical and technical collation of clinical data prior to examination.

• Assist, under the supervision of the pathologist, in selection, preparation, and dissection of surgical tissue sections for routine microscopic examination, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, and other specified studies.
• Assist in photography and gross description of surgical specimens.
• Ensure accuracy of surgical specimen patient information and gross descriptions.
• Assist in the selection and preparation of tissue sections for intraoperative consultations (frozen section), including embedding tissue, cutting tissue on a cryostat, and staining slides.
• Procure fresh tissue samples for biorepository tissue banking, ancillary studies such as cytogenetics, flow cytometry, and/or snap freezing for therapeutic and research purposes.
• Utilize the Faxitron to obtain X‑ray images and send them to the PACS system.
• Perform proper maintenance of equipment, manage supplies, and maintain cleanliness required for gross anatomic dissection.
• Assist the pathologist in preparing materials for both intra‑ and interdepartmental teaching exercises.
• Perform all computer system functions necessary to achieve timely reporting of results.
• Assist support staff and/or pathology residents with post‑mortem examinations, including photography, external examination, situ inspection, evisceration, dissection, data recording, and related tasks as directed by a pathologist.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• Master’s Degree from a NAACLS‑accredited institution in Pathologists’ Assistant with training that includes didactic lectures and on‑site clinical training in anatomic pathology (surgical and autopsy), OR U.S. or accredited foreign medical graduate (MD) with or without ASCP‑PA certification and 5+ years grossing experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related biological discipline with 8‑10 years experience as a PA (historic/grandfathered).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite).

• Master’s Degree.

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred; certification eligible. On‑the‑job training as a PA in a hospital laboratory performing technical duties related to anatomic pathology with documented competencies in prosection of simple to complex specimens.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. It does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and does not guarantee a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary; annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate, depending on the level and nature of job duties and credentials of the candidate.

• Labor Market Data:
  Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience:
  
  Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Level of education attained, including specialized certifications and advanced training.
• Skills:
  
  Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic
  
  Location:
  
  Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity:
  Compensation determined in line with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding:
  Departmental budgets or grant funding may impact offered pay.

Some positions may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also qualify for shift differentials for work performed on evenings, nights, or weekends.

In addition to full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) jobs, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Starting at $53.81 hourly.