Pathologist assistant

Job Details:

Job Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN, Position Type: 80 Hours Biweekly, Salary Range: $48.08 - $57.69 Hourly, Job Category: Laboratory.

The Pathologist Assistant, under general supervision of a pathologist, independently performs or assists in accessioning, dissection, evisceration, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Receives, verifies, accessiones, and properly handles surgical pathology specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Performs gross examination, dissection, and documentation of surgical specimens, including tissue selection for histologic evaluation, under pathologist supervision.
• Provides intraoperative pathology support, including frozen section preparation and coordination with operating room staff.
• Assists with histology laboratory functions such as tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation within competency guidelines.
• Manages specimen storage, retention, disposal, recordkeeping, and timely processing while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Serves as a key communication liaison among pathology, physicians, nurses, laboratory teams, and other clinical departments regarding specimen-related matters.
• Ensures quality, safety, and operational excellence through adherence to QA/QC standards, equipment maintenance, training, continuing education, and process improvement activities.

Hours/Shifts: 80 hours biweekly

Compensation: Hourly wage range: $48.08-$57.69. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings: Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC: Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Education/Special Skills: Associate degree in science, laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or a related scientific field. Previous experience in surgical pathology, histology, anatomic pathology, or a clinical laboratory setting is preferred. Appropriate on-the-job training may be provided based on the individual's education and prior laboratory experience. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required. Must be able to attend the work site as scheduled. Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both orally and in writing.