Pathologists Assistant (Full Time, 32 Hrs)

About District Medical Group District Medical Group (DMG) is a nonprofit, integrated multi-specialty medical group in Phoenix, Arizona with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG employs over 750 members, including Physicians, Advance Practice Providers, independent contractors, executives, and administrative staff to provide services across all major medical specialties and subspecialties. We are proud of the commitment to patient care, education, research, and community health services the organization has supported for over 30 years.

DMG Offers the Complete Experience By upholding a supportive work environment through employee appreciation, collaboration, mentoring, and growth opportunity, DMG has retained countless long-tenured staff and welcomes new knowledge and initiatives. The organization offers a benefits package that includes competitive compensation and attractive health and company benefits, highlighted below. 401(k) contribution options Access to Retirement Advisors Rich Wellness Program and EAP, at no cost to the employee Up to 40 hours Paid Sick Time annually

About the Role

Under the direction of the DMG Pathology Chair and under supervision of a licensed, Board Certified or Board Eligible Anatomic Pathologist, support and advance efficient and effective operation of the surgical pathology suite and the anatomic pathology service, laboratory operations such as quality assurance, quality control, accreditation inspection preparation, and support of learners in the Department’s academic rotations and conferences.

Education

• 1-2 years preferred, will interview exceptional recent graduates
• Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a basic health-science preparatory program with a Pathologists’ Assistant specialization required. Master’s degree preferred. Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, or equivalent, preferred Essential Functions Provide accurate and timely processing of a variety of laboratory specimens across the scope of work responsibilities in which a Pathologists’ Assistant is trained and deemed proficient.
• Surgical
• Pathology, including: Preanalytical tasks Macroscopic description and dissection Tissue Sampling Performance of various surgical pathology special procedures Imaging, including specimen photomacrography and photomicrography. Postanalytical tasks such as review of transcription, microscopic triage of surgical pathology cases for quality control and quality assurance, coding, proper storage and disposal of specimens, assistance with organization and coordination of surgical pathology conferences, proper maintenance of equipment and supplies.