Surgical Pathology Asst

Surgical Pathologist Assistant
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$43.08 - $64.61 an hour - Per Diem, Various shifts and hours per week

• Range includes per diem differential. +$2.50 for evening and weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Surgical Pathologist Assistant who will independently perform or assist in accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens. Evaluates anatomic pathology specimens and processes in the appropriate setting, adhering to laboratory standards of safety and quality, with consideration of resource stewardship.

Benefits:

• 403(b)Retirement plan
• Education assistance program
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s OR an Associate Degree OR at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (copy of diploma or transcript required); OR
• Completed degree from an accredited Pathology Assistant Program.
• HT or HTL certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); and
• 3+ years of grossing experience small biopsies and complex surgical cases; or
• MT/MLS/MLT certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); or
• PA certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• If trained on the job, minimum of 3 years, full-time experience in a Histopathology laboratory; OR
• No experience necessary if following completion of degree from an accredited Pathology Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation for tissue processing.
• Assist Pathologists during gross examination or perform gross dissection of surgical specimens.
• Participate in the accessioning and labeling of specimens, specimen storage and disposal, and the maintenance of reagents and equipment.
• Perform frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Follow procedures for routine maintenance of lab equipment.
• Help maintain satisfactory inventory of supplies and utilize them in a low-wasteful manner.
• Plan and use time effectively and efficiently and show a willingness to assist other laboratory personnel when requested or, as workload permits, without being requested to do so.
• Obtain pertinent clinical information and history. Maintain patient confidentiality by following Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Follow departmental procedures for chemical handling.
• Within scope of job, utilize critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment ant take appropriate action.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, and English language rules for accurate pathology dictation.
• Maintain professional behavior and communication.
• Assume personal responsibility for ongoing, continuing education and professional development.

About Boulder Community Health
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Location: Boulder Community Health · FH Lab - Anatomic Pathology
Schedule: Per Diem - no regular schedule - vacation coverage only, Evenings - 8 hour shifts, Vacation coverage only; M-F 10am-630pm