Pathologist Assistant - Anatomic Pathology
- Seniority level
- Senior
- Employment type
- Full time
- Specialization
- Physicians & surgeons
- Visa sponsorship
- Sponsorship is not offered for this role
About the role
As a Pathologists' Assistant within Anatomic Pathology, you will be responsible for performing gross dissection of surgical specimens and documenting findings under the direction of pathologists. Other responsibilities include:
- Performing gross specimen photography
- Selecting tissue for appropriate ancillary testing
- Procuring tissue for research protocols
- Performing postmortem examinations and autopsy related duties including: abstracting clinical history, completing clinical summary and preliminary anatomic diagnosis, and previewing autopsy microscopy
- Assisting with training of residents, fellows, and students
- Assisting residents and staff with research projects
Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.*This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Graduate of a master's level formal NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program is necessary.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, medical practices and human anatomy is required.
- You will be required to attain PA Certification (ASCP) within one year of your start date.
- American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certification at the Fellow (F-ABMDI) or Delegate (D-AMBDI) level is preferred.
*All must be included for your application to be considered:
- Requires CV/Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial transcript(s)
- *Foreign trained lab personnel are required to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.
- DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.
- Non-DLMP employees that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.
Key skills
- Photography
Benefits & perks
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
International transcript
- MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
- MUST show US equivalent degree.
- Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
