Pathologist Assistant Supervisor

Sonic Healthcare USA

Pathologist Assistant Supervisor overseeing surgical specimen processing and pathology quality at Sonic Healthcare USA. Managing staff schedules, training, evaluations, and diagnostic troubleshooting under Pathologist supervision.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeTyler • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical specimen dissection, histologic sampling, and maintaining surgical pathology protocols. Proficient in staff training, performance evaluations, and troubleshooting to support accurate diagnoses.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor In Laboratory SciencePathologists Assistant Program CompletionSurgical Specimen DissectionHistologic SamplingStaff Training Development

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Hard Skills

Surgical Specimen DissectionHistologic SamplingBiological Specimen CollectionTumor TriageCoronary Artery PerfusionPostmortem Examination AssistanceSurgical Pathology Protocol MaintenanceCoding CompletionTroubleshooting Problem CasesPerformance Evaluations

Soft Skills

Independent WorkTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

FaxitronPhotographic SlidesMicroscopic Slides

Certifications & Qualifications

Pathologists Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Surgical PathologyQuality ManagementClinical HistoryAccessioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently perform or assist in dissection, description, and histologic sampling of surgical specimens under Pathologist supervision
Assure appropriate specimen accession and obtain clinical history as indicated
Describe anatomic features and dissect specimens for histologic processing
Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures, including tumor triage, coronary artery perfusion, and faxitron
Photograph pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides
Maintain surgical pathology protocols, reports, files, photographic slides, and microscopic slides; assure coding completion
Assist with preparation, performance, and documentation of human postmortem examinations
Participate in the corporate Quality Management Committee
Troubleshoot problem cases and assist Pathologists in producing accurate diagnoses
Maintain department staffing schedules
Develop, conduct, and maintain staff training programs
Conduct performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor in Laboratory Science
Completion of a Pathologists Assistant program accredited by the American Society for Clinical Pathology
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant
Ability to independently perform or assist with surgical specimen dissection, description, and histologic sampling
Ability to obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures
Ability to maintain surgical pathology protocols, reports, and coding
Ability to assist with human postmortem examinations
Ability to troubleshoot problem cases and support accurate diagnoses
Ability to maintain staffing schedules and develop staff training programs
Ability to conduct performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary actions
Availability for Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
Ability to work 40 scheduled hours weekly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great Place to Work certified employer
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Teamwork and innovation-focused workplace
Full-time, benefit eligible
Career growth opportunities