Pathology Assistant Job Description
The following is a full job description for Pathology Assistant. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Pathology Assistant along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Pathology Assistant is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Pathology Research Director, Pathology Research Scientist II, Pathology Research Scientist III, Pathology Research Scientist IV, Pathology Research Manager, Pathology Research Scientist V, Physician - Pathology, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Specialty
Requirements and Responsibilities For Pathology Assistant
Under the supervision of a pathologist, assists with preparing and dissecting biological specimens. Prepares and selects tissue samples for analysis. Records findings and assists with determining the diagnosis. May assist the pathologist in performing autopsies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires certification as a pathologist assistant. Typically reports to a pathologist. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.
 
Also referred to as: Assistant Pathologist, Pathology Technician, Pathology Technologist
Similar Jobs:  Pathology Research Director, Pathology Research Scientist II, Pathology Research Scientist III, Pathology Research Scientist IV, Pathology Research Manager, Pathology Research Scientist V, Physician - Pathology, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Specialty
Level of Education:  Pathology Assistant Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Pathology Assistant Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Pathology Assistant Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Pathology Assistant Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Pathology Assistant Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%10%20%30%40%50%
HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & Nonprofit0%20%40%60%80%100%
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