Pathologist Assistant | Corpus Christi, TX

Pathologist Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time

Practice Setting: Hospital-based Practice

Subspecialty Focus: NA

The Opportunity:

Join our practice that has been certified as a Great Place to Work. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment and we emphasize teamwork and innovation.

We want someone with problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. If you are looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career, then you should join our team.

Position Highlights:

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
40 hours per week

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science
Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program
New graduates from an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program welcome

Requirements:

Successful completion of a visual color discrimination test
Successful completion of an annual continuing education units per state licensure and/or ASCP guidelines

Essential Key Responsibilities:

Assists quality by assuring appropriate specimen accession.
Enhances data picture by obtaining clinical history as indicated.
Prepares tissues for histologic processing by describing anatomic features, dissecting specimens.
Obtains biological specimens for analysis (viral and blood cultures, toxilogical material, etc.) and perform special procedures (tumor triage, coronary artery perfusion, faxitron, etc.)
Photographs pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
Performs duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols and reports on data: File reports, protocols, photographic and microscopic slides; Assure completion of coding.
Enhances understanding and diagnosis accuracy by assisting in the preparation, performance and documentation of human postmortem examinations.
Participates in corporate Quality Management Committee to ensure a consistent and constant focus on improvement in quality.
Performs troubleshooting of problem cases as required to correct any errors and assist the Pathologists with producing accurate diagnoses.
Maintains department staffing schedule to ensure no gaps in function.
Develops, conducts and maintains relevant training programs to increase the staff’s qualifications and ability to consistently produce high quality work in a timely manner.
Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations for necessary disciplinary actions.

What you will receive:

Appreciation for your work
A feeling of satisfaction that you have helped people
Opportunity to grow in your profession
Free lab services for you and your dependents
Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

Location:

Discover a welcoming coastal community in Texas where work-life balance truly comes naturally. Here, you can enjoy ocean breezes, fresh seafood, and endless opportunities to unwind by the water—all while building your career in a growing healthcare community. It’s the perfect place to slow down, settle in, and savor a more relaxed way of life.

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About Santé Consulting

Santé Consulting is a national laboratory medicine recruiting company. We focus exclusively on the recruitment and retention of pathologists, PhD’s, and laboratory medicine executives at the director level and above.