Pathology Assistant jobs in Jacksonville, NC

Pathology Assistant under the supervision of a pathologist assists with preparing and dissecting surgical specimens. Prepares and selects tissue samples for analysis. Being a Pathology Assistant may record findings or sterilize equipment. Requires a bachelor's/master's degree from an accredited program. Additionally, Pathology Assistant may require certification as a pathologist assistant. Typically reports to a pathologist. To be a Pathology Assistant typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Supervisory Pathology Assistant
  • US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
  • Camp, NC FULL_TIME
  • Duties

    • The incumbent is responsible for managing all daily surgical pathology and cytology functions, which include grossing of specimens, autopsies and ensuring completion of embedding, microtomy and staining.
    • Directly supervises the Anatomic Pathology division, Laboratory Department.
    • Develops initial and annual proficiency testing standards and ensure compliance.
    • Identifies training needs, arranges, or provides in-service training.
    • Develops or participates in the development of Anatomic Pathology protocols.
    • Evaluates new procedures for incorporation in the division and assesses the effectiveness of the new one once implemented.
    • Responsible for all elements of gross examination and sectioning for all types of surgical pathology specimens.
    • Investigation and resolution of problems related to all surgical pathology specimens.
    • Coordinates procurement of supplies, equipment, instrumentation, and other necessary resources and assures compliance with budgetary limitations.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
    • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
    • One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
    • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
    • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
    • This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
    • Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.

    Qualifications

    Who May Apply: US Citizens

    In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

    Basic Requirement for Supervisory Pathology Assistant:

    Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (NOTE: MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible).

    In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes managing all daily surgical pathology and cytology functions within the Anatomic Pathology Division which include grossing of specimens, autopsies and ensuring completion of embedding, microtomy and staining and applies the theories and practices of anatomic pathology as it applies to surgical pathology (histology), cytology, and autopsy services as evidenced and anatomy and skill to recognize pathologic abnormalities in a wide variety of gross specimens.

    OR

    Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Biology, Life Sciences , or Chemistry.

    OR

    Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

    Education

    FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

    Additional information

    • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
    • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
    • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
    • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
    • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
    • Recruitment or relocation incentives will be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
    • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
    • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
    • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
    • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
    • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
    • Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
    • Advanced In-Hire may be authorized.
    • Successful completion of an accredited Pathologist's Assistant program and/or national certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent is highly desired.

    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

    If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

    You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

    Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

      Review our benefits

      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    • Required Documents

      As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

      The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

      As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

      1. Your resume:

      • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
      • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
      • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
      • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
      2. Other supporting documents:
      • Cover Letter, optional
      • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
      • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
      • License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.

      NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

      If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

      Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

      Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    • How to Apply

      To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

      The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/08/2024to receive consideration.

      • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12328798).
      • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
      • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
      • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
      • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
      • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

      To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

      Agency contact information

      Army Applicant Help Desk

      Website

      https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

      Address

      JT-DHA-DD83DX DHA NC COAST MKT-LEJEUNE
      DO NOT MAIL
      Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
      US

      Next steps

      If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

    • Fair and Transparent

      The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

      • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
      • Reasonable accommodation policy
      • Financial suitability
      • Selective Service
      • New employee probationary period
      • Signature and false statements
      • Privacy Act
      • Social security number request

    Required Documents

    The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

    As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

    1. Your resume:

    • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
    • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
    • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
    2. Other supporting documents:
    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
    • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
    • License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.

    NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Jacksonville, NC FULL_TIME
  • The Stepping Stones Group is hiring Speech Language Pathology Assistants for our full-time, school-based positions in Jacksonville, NC!The Stepping Stones Group provides you with unparalleled support ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Bayboro, NC FULL_TIME
  • The Stepping Stones Group is hiring Speech Language Pathology Assistants for our part-time, school-based positions in Bayboro, NC!The Stepping Stones Group provides you with unparalleled support and s...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Bolivia, NC FULL_TIME
  • The Stepping Stones Group is hiring Speech Language Pathology Assistants for our full-time, school-based positions in Bolivia, NC! The Stepping Stones Group provides you with unparalleled support and ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Eastern Dermatology and Pathology
  • Newport, NC FULL_TIME
  • Full-time Registered Nurse needed for busy dermatology practice- current license required. One-two years experience working in a medical facility assisting a physicians is preferred. Excellent benefit...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Laboratory/Pathology Student Externship
  • Carteret Health Care
  • Morehead, NC OTHER
  • JOB RELATIONSHIPS Responsible to the Director of Outreach and School Relations. The Department Director of the area you have been assigned. DEFINITION OF POSITION The Summer Externship Opportunities f...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Locum Tenens OBGYN Physician needed for Weekend Call in Coastal North Carolina
  • Medstaff National Medical Staffing
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Medstaff is assisting with 24-hour weekend call coverage for an OBGYN group in Jacksonville NC. Here are some details: R...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,925 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Job D...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical
  • Onestaff Medical
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently - owned, nationally - recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • IntelliChoice Home Care - Wilmington
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Private Duty Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Branch Location: Wilmington Branch Shifts Available: 7 AM - 7 PM...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN - Med Surg/Tele - Nights - Onslow Memorial Hospital
  • Totalmed
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical / Telemetry for a travel assignment in Jacksonville North Carolina. b...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Primary Care Physician
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Summary NOTE: All qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager on a weekly basis. This position is eli...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychologist
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse - OCA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candida...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jacksonville is a city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 United States census, the population stood at 70,145, which makes Jacksonville the 14th largest city in North Carolina. Jacksonville is the principal city of Onslow County and is included in the Jacksonville, North Carolina metropolitan area. In 2014, Forbes magazine ranked Jacksonville as the fifth fastest-growing small city in the United States. Demographically, Jacksonville is the youngest city in the United States with an average age of 22.8 years old, which can be attributed to the large military presen...
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Income Estimation for Pathology Assistant jobs
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Jacksonville, North Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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This full time Speech Language Pathology Assistant educational program prepares individuals to work in a health or educational setting under a registered speech pathologist with at least two years of professional experience.
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