Job Description

Pathologists’ Assistant – Hospital Laboratory

Tacoma, Washington**

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) to join a fast-paced hospital laboratory team in Tacoma, WA. This role supports surgical pathology and grossing operations across all case types , contributing directly to high-quality, timely diagnostic outcomes. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for long-term placement within a collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection on all surgical pathology specimens , ranging from routine to complex cases.
• Assist with frozen sections , tissue triage, and specimen photography as needed.
• Prepare and submit appropriate sections for histologic processing following established protocols.
• Collaborate closely with pathologists, histotechnologists, and OR staff to ensure accurate and timely workflow.
• Maintain detailed, accurate case documentation and uphold all CAP/CLIA regulatory standards.
• Utilize Dragon for dictation and contribute to case entry/documentation within CoPath (experience preferred).
• Support quality assurance, process improvements, and equipment maintenance within the grossing suite.
• Participate in teaching or training activities for residents or lab staff as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program (required).
• ASCP certification as a PA (ASCP) , or eligibility with ability to obtain certification within required timeframe.
• Experience covering all case types in a hospital-based surgical pathology setting.
• Familiarity with Dragon voice dictation and CoPath LIS strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Full-time, contract-to-hire .
• Day shift; schedule may vary depending on surgical volume and operational needs.

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