Description Pathologists’ Assistant Charlotte, NC
Join CPG Pathology as a Full-Time Pathologists’ Assistant! Location
Charlotte, NC
Company Overview
Welcome to CPG Pathology, one of the largest and most dynamic private pathology groups in the Carolinas! With a team of over 30 expert pathologists covering multiple sub-specialties, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional anatomical, molecular, and clinical diagnostic interpretations. For over 40 years, our singular focus on excellence has fostered a collaborative network of specialists, enhancing medical services across North and South Carolina.
Why Charlotte, NC?
Located centrally in the Carolinas, Charlotte is a big city with a warm, welcoming vibe, making it a dynamic and enjoyable place to live and work!
Enjoy vibrant neighborhoods, plenty of opportunities for outdoor and recreational activities, and a diverse food and arts scene.
With the mountains and coastal destinations easily accessible, you can enjoy a city lifestyle while also being able to escape into nature or explore charming historic towns.
The Queen City offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and suburban living, making it an ideal place for your next career move!
Position Summary
Are you a detail-oriented, energetic professional ready to make a difference? Join our growing team in Charlotte, NC! We’re seeking a motivated Pathologists’ Assistant to play a crucial role in our mission of excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with a team of experienced PAs and Gross Technicians, ensuring top-notch service in a state-of-the-art lab environment. We are currently staffed with 10 PAs (includes 1 administrative PA Supervisor and 2 Lead PAs) and have 4 newly approved PA positions to proactively prepare for our continued growth. The gross team also includes 5+ Gross Technicians and 2 Pathology Assistants who handle all biopsy/low complexity specimens and placentas. In 2024, the surgical case volume was 118,000. The expected volume for 2025 is 126,000 (average annual growth is 6-10%). In late 2027, a new bed tour will become operational (10-minute walk from current gross room) which includes 50 additional ORs and a second gross room with 9 new grossing stations.
What You'll Do
Work at a single location – Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (near uptown Charlotte). Perform gross description and dissections of all complex surgical specimens. Professional component of frozen section – average 11 per day and evenly rotated amongst all PAs. Prosection and report write up for medical autopsies – average 120 per year and evenly rotated amongst all PAs. The autopsy authorization and evisceration are completed by hospital accessioning and/or diener staff. Collaborate with pathologists and surgeons daily for frozen section and grossing complex specimens. Gross Room equipment/software include Epic Beaker, Dragon DMO, Exakt Bone Saw, Hologic Faxitron, and SPOT Imaging (gross photography). Weekend coverage is mandatory (only 4-5x per year per PA), however, includes additional payment or “comp day” the following week. Opportunity for additional payment is available every weekend – even if you are not rotated to provide coverage. We offer flexible scheduling options, including four 10-hour shifts (9am-7:30pm) or five 8-hour shifts (11:00am-7:30pm), with opportunities for alternative schedules, including weekends and/or 3rd shift.
