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Pathologist Assistant

Dignity Health

Phoenix, AZJob$45.26–67.32/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$45.26–67.32/hr
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Pathologist Assistant processes tissues and body fluids for examination and diagnosis under a pathologist’s supervision. The role prepares and examines surgical specimens, reviews clinical histories and records, coordinates specimen processing with histology technicians, supports frozen sections and intraoperative consultations, and obtains samples for research and ancillary studies. The posting requires a qualifying bachelor’s degree, clinical laboratory training, and three years of clinical experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Anatomical KnowledgeSpecimen HandlingSpecimen ProcessingGross ExaminationSpecimen DissectionClinical Information ReviewFrozen Section ProcessingIntraoperative Consultation

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science3 Years Clinical ExperienceApproved Clinical Laboratory Training3+ Months Specialty TrainingMaster's in Pathology Assistant

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Pathologist Assistant, you will perform crucial technical and clerical activities in the processing of tissues and body fluids for examination and diagnosis by the pathologist. Your precision and attention to detail will be vital to diagnostic accuracy.

Every day, you will meticulously prepare and process surgical specimens, working under the direct supervision and responsibility of a pathologist. This involves conducting thorough examinations to ensure that specimens are ready for further analysis, contributing directly to patient diagnoses.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong anatomical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and a meticulous approach to specimen handling and processing.

  • Conducts gross examination and dissection of surgical and autopsy specimens under the direct or indirect supervision of a pathologist.

  • Obtains and reviews pertinent clinical information and history, including imaging studies, laboratory, and operative records.

  • Reviews cases and history with surgeons, clinicians, and pathologists, as required.

  • Coordinates with histology technicians to meet reporting turn-around time goals by ensuring prompt specimen receipts, accessioning, and processing of submitted pathology specimens.

  • Performs frozen sectioning processing and assists intraoperative consultations per department standards.

  • Obtains samples for research and other ancillary studies. Ensures proper specimen handling and fixation prior to processing.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelors Of Science w curriculum which qualifies for high complexity testing Under CLIA and 3 years clinical experience, and

  • Completion of HSS approved clinical laboratory training program or >3 months documented training in the speciality in which the high complexity testing is performed and

Preferred

  • Masters Other Pathology Assistant

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

  • Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.

  • Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.

  • Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

  • Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.

  • Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.

  • Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$45.26 - $67.32 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

How this job compares

Set against the 681 open Laboratory jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45.26–67.32/hr
  • US median$23–29/hr265 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $56.29/hr, is 120% above the US median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the top quarter of Laboratory hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 681 open Laboratory jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Laboratory postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (306 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 186 of the 681 open Laboratory jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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