Pathology Assistant jobs in Iowa

Pathology Assistant under the supervision of a pathologist assists with preparing and dissecting surgical specimens. Prepares and selects tissue samples for analysis. Being a Pathology Assistant may record findings or sterilize equipment. Requires a bachelor's/master's degree from an accredited program. Additionally, Pathology Assistant may require certification as a pathologist assistant. Typically reports to a pathologist. To be a Pathology Assistant typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Hospital Mortician - Pathology
  • Pathology - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • The Department of Pathology is seeking a Hospital Mortician to assist with matters pertaining to decedent affairs. This includes duties such as communicating with families following the death of the patient, assisting families with plans for the transition of the deceased out of the hospital, and coordinating arrangements for autopsy. This position is 100% time, Monday – Friday, with rotating weekends. Shifts will rotate between 0730-1600, 0830-1700, and 1130-2000. 

    Duties to include:

    ·         Coordinate decedent affair functions such assisting with locating and notifying the nearest legal relative of the deceased and completing all appropriate paperwork.

    ·         Under the supervision of the pathologist, assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations.

    ·         Assures proper storage, retrieval and disposition of autopsy specimens as well as maintaining the teaching tissue bank for educational purposes.

    ·         Conducts routine maintenance and minor repair of laboratory and office instruments and orders reagents and expendable supplies as needed.

    ·         Observes all operating guidelines, standards, policies and procedures as outlined by the: university, hospital, department, laboratory inspection and accreditation agencies, federal and state government.

     

    For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below. 

    The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

    Required Qualifications:

    ·         Completion of pre-mortuary science coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 

    ·         State certification as licensed embalmer and funeral director is required.

    ·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

     

    Desirable Qualifications:

    ·         Demonstrated experience in communicating with the public on death, dying and grieving is highly desired.

    ·         Competent use of PC is highly desired. 

     

    Position and Application details:

    In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: 

    •  Resume
    • Cover Letter

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

    Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

    For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.

     

    Applicant Resource Center – 

    Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

    Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. 

    Hours:

    Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm

    Or by appointment 

    Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

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Cytologist - Anatomic Pathology
  • Anatomic Pathology - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • The Department of Pathology is seeking a Cytologist to perform a variety of laboratory procedures such as recognition, identification, and interpretation of detailed morphologic features of normal and...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Cytologist - Anatomic Pathology
  • Anatomic Pathology - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • The Department of Pathology is seeking a Cytologist to perform a variety of laboratory procedures such as recognition, identification, and interpretation of detailed morphologic features of normal and...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant / Facilitator
  • Green Hills AEA
  • Council, IA CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Green Hills Area Education Agency is looking to fill a Speech Language Pathology Assistant/Facilitator position for the 2024-2025 school year. We offer a competitive starting wage and excellent benefi...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant / Facilitator
  • Green Hills AEA
  • Creston, IA FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Green Hills Area Education Agency is looking to fill a Speech Language Pathology Assistant/Facilitator position for the 2024-2025 school year. We offer a competitive starting wage and excellent benefi...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant / Facilitator
  • Green Hills AEA
  • Osceola, IA CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Green Hills Area Education Agency is looking to fill a Speech Language Pathology Assistant/Facilitator position for the 2024-2025 school year. We offer a competitive starting wage and excellent benefi...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Pathology Assistant
  • Richmond University Medical Center
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Conduct routine and specialized diagnostic testing for designated section/sections in the laboratory. Utilize standard a...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pathology Assistant
  • Randstad North America, Inc.
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • . Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pathology Assistant
  • Integrated Resources, Inc
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Duties: Job Summary: The Pathologists Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the pathologist with surgical spe...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Pathology Assistant
  • Labcorp
  • Syracuse, NY
  • We are seeking a Certified Pathologist Assistant to join the LabCorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highes...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Pathology Assistant
  • Pride Health
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Pride Health is seeking candidates as Pathologist Assistants or Clinical Pathology Assistants in Las Vegas, NV Job Summa...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pathology Assistant
  • Labcorp
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • We are seeking a Pathologist Assistant to join the LabCorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pathology Assistant
  • CAROLINA MEDICAL LAB
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Job Description Job Description Join our dynamic team as a dedicated Pathology Assistant! We are seeking an enthusiastic...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pathology Assistant
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Location:CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days:Mon -Fri from 10:00 am thru 18:30 pm Category:Allied Health Department:Patholo...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north. In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Pathology Assistant jobs
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