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Pathologist Assistant - PRN

Sonic Healthcare USA·Providence, Rhode Island

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

The role involves performing a vital part of patient care through the preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens. Responsibilities also include recognizing when corrective action is needed, implementing solutions, and championing safety and quality control in a fast-paced laboratory.

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications

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Location

Southcoast Health, which includes Charlton Memorial Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital and Tobey Hospital, serves communities across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region.

Hours: 8-4:30

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

This opportunity is PRN during first shift.

New graduates welcome to apply!

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.
  • 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.

Education/Licensure/Certification

  • Bachelor of Science or Masters Pathologist Assistant program from a NCCLS accredited institution
  • 1 year of laboratory experience grossing all tissue types from simple to complex
  • Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists BOC

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8

Work Shift

Job Category

Pathology

Company

University Pathologists LLC

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science or Master's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program and have one year of experience grossing all tissue types. Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists BOC is required, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to operate general laboratory equipment.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Quality Control
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Safety Compliance
  • Patient Care
  • Tissue Preparation
  • Pipetting
  • Laboratory Equipment Operation
  • Automated Analyzers
  • Dissection
  • Gross Description

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Free lab services for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) plus a company match

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Providence, Rhode Island; South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
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Hiring organization

Sonic Healthcare USA

Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostics companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents...

Salary listed on 48 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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