Pathologist Assistant

Job Description People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people u2013 including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities u2013 and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Medical Director or designee, assists in gross dissection and description of surgical specimens and provides other support duties related to Anatomic Pathology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical tissue examinations. Completes dissection and gross description of selected surgical cases daily, including inking and tumor staging. Selects and submits appropriate sections for routine microscopic examination. Selects and submits appropriate sections for frozen section, routine or special fixatives including imprints for light, electron or fluorescence microscopy. 2. Prepares photographic record of lesions or specimens for documentation, conferences and/or publications as directed by the pathologist. 3. Establishes and updates surgical pathology grossing manual as required by CAP and other regulatory agencies. 4. Depending on campus location may: u00b7 Assist in the preparation and performance of human post-mortem examinations. Initiates and verifies that appropriate authorization is obtained for post-mortem examinations. Collects the following specimens 100% of the time: o Routine sections of major organs and tissues for retention o Appropriate tissue sampling for microscopic evaluation o Appropriate samples for toxicology, microbiology and/or cytogenetic studies as needed. u00b7 Performs autopsy including external exam, in-situ organ inspection, evisceration and dissection. Dictates records and discusses cases with assigned pathologist. Assures patient is properly prepared for release to funeral director including appropriate documents and notices. u00b7 Assists pathologist in performing frozen section examinations. u00b7 Successfully operates Voice Recognition System used for dictation of gross description surgical specimens. 5. Participates in the following: u00b7 Participates in Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department. u00b7 Planning and organization by working as a team, working efficiently to complete the workload, prioritizes, and is capable of task switching when necessary. u00b7 Meets the requirements of performing successfully new procedures, operating new equipment. Complies with criteria for training and competency. Completes mandatory online education, including department-specific modules as assigned. Attends department meetings, continuing education in-services, seminars, teleconferences and/or other required meetings to maintain, update or broaden knowledge on current practices or healthcare related topics. u00b7 Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks accurately and timely. Adheres to hospital policy on punctuality and attendance, and observes lunch and break times set for the shift/department. Mindful of appropriate use of laboratory funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use of supplies. u00b7 Teach and assist lab assistants, fellows, residents, and other personnel as assigned. 6. Participates in: u00b7 Patient and Family-Centered Care culture u00b7 Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department. u00b7 Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO) u00b7 Assists in training new hires as applicable/assigned u00b7 Staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned 7. Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks accurately and timely. Mindful of appropriate use of laboratory funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use of supplies This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. A. Education / Training: u00b7 Bachelors of Science Degree of Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or related science discipline. u00b7 Requires a level of knowledge acquired through completion of a NAACLS accredited program. B. Work Experience: C. Certification, Licensure, Registration: u00b7 ASCP Certification u2013 Pathologist Assistant (PA). at the time of employment, or certification eligible upon hiring u2013 must pass exam within 1 year. D. Other Qualifications: u00b7 Constantly performing tasks, which require eye-hand coordination such as grossing of specimens, and constantly performing tasks which require arm-hand steadiness such as cutting tissues. Position requires incumbent to constantly be able to concentrate on fine details with constant amount of interruptions. Some independent decision making regarding how to process specimens must be performed. How Corewell Health cares for you + Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (. + On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv + Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more + Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance + Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings + Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Rd - Troy Department Name Site Lab Troy - Parent Entity East Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS u2013 Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Created: 2026-02-12