Pathologist's Assistant

Job Summary:The Pathology Assistant is responsible for providing accurate and timely processing of a variety of laboratory specimens, including comprehensive macroscopic examination and evaluation of all surgical pathological specimens.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Position Summary

We are currently staffed with 1 experienced PA and have 1 newly approved full-time PA position to proactively prepare for continued growth! In 2024 and 2025, the surgical case volume was 10,244 and 12,394, respectively. 

• Available shift: 10:00AM-6:30PM, Monday-Friday 
• Work at a single location – CarolinaEast Health System in New Bern, North Carolina.  New Bern is a lovely community with a thriving downtown and close to the beach. 
• Perform gross description and dissections to include all surgical specimen complexity. 
• No autopsies, PA students, or residents. 
• Weekday frozen section service coverage (average 2-3 per week)
• On-call frozen section service and organ procurement coverage during off-hours (6:30PM-7AM weekdays and weekends). Coverage is rotated amongst both PAs. 
• Collaborate with pathologists, surgeons, and anatomic pathology laboratory personnel.
• Gross Room equipment/software: Epic Beaker, Dragon DMO, Stryker Bone Saw, PathStation camera (gross photography), Mikroscan slide scanner, and 2 Mopec grossing stations. 
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Master’s degree Pathologists’ Assistant program
• Pathologists’ Assistant ASCP certification

• Prior experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply! 

Requirements: 

• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Master’s degree Pathologists’ Assistant program
• Pathologists’ Assistant ASCP certification
• Prior experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply! 

Perks:

• Competitive salary 
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and continuing education reimbursement