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Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

• Hours: Full-Time Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; hours may vary due to workload

• Location: St. Joseph Mishawaka Hospital and St. Joseph Plymouth Hospital

About the Job

The Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) performs gross examination and photography of simple and complex surgical specimens, assists with frozen section workflow, and ensures all grossing is completed according to established standards. This position serves as the Anatomic Pathology resource for the St. Joseph hospitals in Mishawaka and Plymouth with reporting structure to Loyola Medicine. PA will be responsible for the grossing and specimen management of anatomic pathology specimens sent to Illinois for histology and cytology lab operations. Pathologists provided indirect supervision on grossing operations from Illinois.

This position is being created to support the establishment of a new department at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Indiana for Anatomic Pathology Services.

Here's What You’ll Do

• Perform and assist with frozen sections at Mishawaka and Plymouth utilizing telepathology.
• Assists with Rapid On-Site Evaluations utilizing telepathology.
• Prepare, triage, and gross surgical specimens in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and organization of gross room and autopsy suite materials.
• Manage tissue storage, retrieval, and discard.
• Provide guidance to Pathology Tech for small biopsy grossing and accessioning.

Here's What You'll Need

Required:

• Master's Degree
• Specific Degree: Biologic Sciences; Graduate of NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant Program
• ***Training to be performed at Loyola Medicine Hospitals

Licensure/Certifications

Required: 

• Certified Pathology Assistant (ASCP)
• Other: New graduates Certified Pathologists' Assistant (ASCP) required within one year of hire

​Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials 
• Daily Pay "NEW"
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Compensation:

Pay Range: $79,000 -121,000 Annualized 

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. 

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.