Laboratory Pathologist Assistant Job at Harris Health System, Houston, TX

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  • Harris Health System
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Join the Harris Health System Team!
Pathologist Assistant – Ben Taub Hospital

Pay: $96,907.20 – $125,964.80/year
Job Status: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX
Job Reference #: 177178

Benefits:

  • Day 1 Benefits – Available the first day of hire

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Subsidized parking

  • Credit union

  • Employee disaster relief

  • Tuition Reimbursement – Available after 6 months of employment

About the Position:
Harris Health System is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to join the anatomic pathology services team at Ben Taub Hospital. This role performs complex gross examinations of surgical specimens and assists with intra-operative consultations under the supervision of pathologists. The Pathologist Assistant ensures timely and accurate diagnostic support, maintains specimen integrity, and upholds all regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities include mentoring residents and students and contributing to quality improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory performance and patient care.

About Harris Health System:
Harris Health System, established in 1966, is the public healthcare safety-net provider for Harris County, Texas. Anchored by Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center), the system includes 39 clinics, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health has earned Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, NCQA recognition for patient-centered care, and maintains strong academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform complex gross examination of surgical specimens

  • Assist pathologists with intra-operative consultations

  • Ensure specimen integrity and regulatory compliance

  • Provide educational support to residents and students

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize laboratory performance

Requirements:

Education:

  • Master’s Degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program

Licensure & Certifications:

  • Pathologist Assistant (ASCP-PA) certification required within 365 days of employment

Experience:

  • No prior work experience required

Skills & Proficiencies:

  • Strong verbal and written communication, including public speaking and report writing

  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PC use

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, analytical and research skills, and statistical abilities

Work Schedule:
Flexible

Apply Today!
Advance your laboratory career as a Pathologist Assistant at Harris Health System’s Ben Taub Hospital. Apply now to contribute to excellence in patient care and education.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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