Anatomic Pathology Associate

UnityPoint Health•Rock Island, IL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

First Shift; 8:00am-4:30pm The Anatomic Pathology Associate is responsible for the daily workload performed by the Anatomic Pathology section at the Trinity Rock Island campus, ensuring the quality and quantity of the final Anatomic Pathology product. The incumbent provides technical assistance to cytology technologists, pathology assistants, and pathologists; this includes but is not limited to frozen sections and onsite procedure assistance at the Rock Island, Moline, and Bettendorf Trinity sites. This role will be primarily office-based with less hands-on pathology work, so familiarity with computer systems and experience in an office setting are essential. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

Performs specimen intake, accessioning, documentation, and data entry into laboratory computer systems (strong computer skills required)
Reviews specimens for accuracy, ensures proper patient identification, and follows QA guidelines for handling and processing
Manages electronic reports, including editing, printing, and distributing results as needed
Provides administrative and operational support to pathology staff, including transcription duties and inspection readiness preparation
Coordinates specimen processing and transport to testing laboratories in a timely manner
Maintains records for routine equipment maintenance and assists with troubleshooting in coordination with technical staff
Orders and tracks departmental supplies and reagents to support daily operations
Supports department organization by maintaining clean, safe, and efficient workstations and office areas