VCU Health
Pathology Assistant Supervisor (PA)
VCU Health - Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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**$30,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply**
The Pathologist Assistant (PA) Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the grossing area, autopsy suite and pathology operations in the morgue. The PA Supervisor works effectively with laboratory management, administrators and physicians to maintain competent staff in accordance with the VCUHS mission and vision.
The PA Supervisor is responsible for scheduling; policy development; general operational duties; training new hires and daily operation of the grossing area from specimen accessioning through specimen processing. The PA Supervisor provides technical instruction to lab personnel and residents and documents their training and competency; maintains laboratory procedure manuals and insures the regulatory compliance of these areas; and manages the technical QC/QA functions for these areas.
The PA Supervisor works in the technical capacity of a Pathologists Assistant, assisting pathologists with the proper grossing of accessioned surgical specimens, the preparation for and performance of human postmortem external examinations and eviscerations at autopsy and resident training. In addition, the PA Supervisor will perform specific tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of Attending Pathologists. This position coordinates with Medical Director and supervises the mandatory training of residents of the Department of Pathology.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified as a Pathologists Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or certification eligible within 3 months from date of hire into position
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current PA (ASCP) Certification
Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 4 years of work experience as a Pathologists Assistant with skills in surgical pathology and autopsy pathology with at least two (2) years in leadership role. Previous experience in histology, histology procedures and dissection.
Experience PREFERRED: Experience as a PA working in an academic setting
Education/training REQUIRED: Masters Degree in Science from an accredited Pathologists Assistant Program
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Medical Specialty: * Pathology Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift
Work Location: In person by Jobble
The Pathologist Assistant (PA) Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the grossing area, autopsy suite and pathology operations in the morgue. The PA Supervisor works effectively with laboratory management, administrators and physicians to maintain competent staff in accordance with the VCUHS mission and vision.
The PA Supervisor is responsible for scheduling; policy development; general operational duties; training new hires and daily operation of the grossing area from specimen accessioning through specimen processing. The PA Supervisor provides technical instruction to lab personnel and residents and documents their training and competency; maintains laboratory procedure manuals and insures the regulatory compliance of these areas; and manages the technical QC/QA functions for these areas.
The PA Supervisor works in the technical capacity of a Pathologists Assistant, assisting pathologists with the proper grossing of accessioned surgical specimens, the preparation for and performance of human postmortem external examinations and eviscerations at autopsy and resident training. In addition, the PA Supervisor will perform specific tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of Attending Pathologists. This position coordinates with Medical Director and supervises the mandatory training of residents of the Department of Pathology.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified as a Pathologists Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or certification eligible within 3 months from date of hire into position
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current PA (ASCP) Certification
Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 4 years of work experience as a Pathologists Assistant with skills in surgical pathology and autopsy pathology with at least two (2) years in leadership role. Previous experience in histology, histology procedures and dissection.
Experience PREFERRED: Experience as a PA working in an academic setting
Education/training REQUIRED: Masters Degree in Science from an accredited Pathologists Assistant Program
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Medical Specialty: * Pathology Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift
Work Location: In person by Jobble