Pathologist Assistant

Summary

A Pathologists’ Assistant is a trained allied health professional who provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. Pathologists’ Assistants contribute to the overall efficiency of the laboratory by performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of routine gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and providing assistance in the performance of autopsies and preparations of case conferences.

Education & Experience

• Route 1: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program within the last five years; OR Route 2: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 20 semester hours (30 quarter hours) of biology, AND three years full time acceptable experience as a Pathologists' Assistant within the last ten years. The three years of experience must be under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology).

Licensure & Certification

• Required PA(ASCP)

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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