Gross Room Supervisor-Pathologists' Assistant
Core
Supervises and coordinates staff and operations of Gross Rooms in a quaternary academic medical center to support high-quality patient care and pathology workflows.
Role type
Senior Pathologists' Assistant (Gross Room Supervisor)
Builds
Tissue processing workflows and histology sample delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Pathology
Required skills
Pathologists' Assistant certification, state licensure, 4+ years PA experience, leadership, workflow coordination, policy creation, staff training, frozen section performance
Preferred skills
5+ years PA experience, prior leadership in quality initiatives
Technologies
Microtomes, cryostats, frozen section equipment
Responsibilities
Coordinate workflow for tissue samples from receipt to histology; oversee operations and staffing of Gross Rooms; implement new policies and procedures; monitor compliance and accreditation readiness; perform daily pathology functions including frozen sections; train staff and pathology residents; participate in recruiting and performance evaluations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties