Pathologist Assistant

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Schwitalla Hall Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Pathologist Assistant u00b7 Department: Pathology u00b7 Sign On Bonus: $15,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check u00b7 Schedule:u200b full time, some rotation to other Metro St. Louis locations, NO Call u00b7 Daily pay available Pay Range starts at : 86,216/year u00b7 Location: MO-SSM Health Schwitalla Hall (across from St. Louis University Hospital) St. Louis, MO Masteru2019s Degree is required from NAACLS accredited program. ASCP certification required within 6 months of hire. Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. Qualified external candidates only No residents Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today Job Summary: The Pathologistsu2019 Assistant (PA) acts as a provider of anatomic pathology services and has specialized knowledge which includes describing, dissecting, and submitting samples of human surgical and autopsy specimens for review and diagnosis by a pathologist. The PA-Academic is the main resource for pathology residentsu2019 training in the grossing laboratory as well as the autopsy suite. It is also the role of the PA-Academic to continuously interact, assist, and consult with the faculty and staff pathologists to provide support to their roles as diagnosticians. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Educates pathology residents in the grossing laboratory, autopsy suite, and other areas as required. + Maintains specimen identification integrity at all times. + Performs gross examination and dictation of surgical and autopsy specimens. + Maintains instrumentation as needed in all areas of anatomic pathology. + Assists in the organization and coordination of operations in surgical pathology and autopsy pathology. + Maintains accreditation standard requirements in all areas of anatomic pathology. + Collects and maintains data for the department and reports on quality performance for anatomic pathology as required. + May perform administrative and clerical duties as needed. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + Master's degree in Science EXPERIENCE + No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent keyboard use/data entry. + Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Rare climbing. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Pathologistsu2019 Assistant (PA) within 6 months - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4915980235 Prfee PA-Pathology Surgical Pathology Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. + Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). + Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. + Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits ( _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ _,_ _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._ Click here to learn more. (

Created: 2025-12-05