About this role
Position Overview Pay range: $94,375 - $153,355 / year Shifts: Full-time Days Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Description To provide anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. To interact with pathologists in the same manner that physician assistants carry out their duties under the direction of physicians in surgical and medical practice. To contribute to the overall efficiency of the laboratory by performing a variety of tasks consisting primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens. To perform all aspects of tissue prosection of specimens. To assist the pathologist with intraoperative consultations. To maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and solutions. May perform special projects and duties as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Allied Health Science or a related field and graduation from an NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant progam required OR for students pursuing completion of an NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program, a Bachelor's degree as previously described and completion of Pathologists' Assistant program within five (5) months from date of hire required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Current PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit exam for certification within 24 months from date of hire required.Why Work at UAB Medicine We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.