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[Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/detroit/pathologist-assistant/1127/101471522336) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Tenet Healthcare](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/) / Pathologist Assistant ## Job description ### Employer VHS University Laboratories, Inc. d/b/a DMC University Laboratories Job Title: Pathologist Assistant Job Location: 4707 St. Antonie Dr SG34 Detroit, MI 48201 Interested Applicants should contact: Deidre Boyd, CHRO 6071 Outer Dr. W Detroit, MI 48235 ### JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction of a pathologist, this position assists in all aspects of anatomic pathology. ### MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Describes and examines surgical specimens and prepares such specimens for histology processing. - Performs autopsy prosecution and dictates gross description of surgical specimens. - Obtains appropriate specimens for microscopic evaluation and describes findings. - Assists in preparation, processing and determination of adequacy of fine needle aspirates and renal biopsies. - Prepares fine needle aspirates and renal biopsy specimens for examination utilizing appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols. - Participates in seminars and provides instruction for medical and pathologist assist students concerning technique and protocol in autopsy and gross surgical pathology. - Ensures that appropriate legal permission has been obtained to perform autopsies. - Assists pathologist and clinicians in obtaining permission if necessary. - Prepares abstracts of medical records and presents abstracts to pathologists prior to beginning an autopsy. - Maintains autopsy room, associated facilities and all instruments and equipment in a clean and safe condition as specified by department safety and OSHA guidelines. - Obtains and transports supplies necessary to operation of autopsy and gross rooms. - Transfers and handles body from morgue to autopsy table. - Conducts autopsy from start to finish including description, prosection, selection, collection and submission of designated specimens for microscopic evaluation, and special studies. - Demonstrates gross pathology protocol and procedures to new residents. - Examines specimens for adequacy. - Evaluates and provides feedback on student projects. - May assist with sections/specimens utilizing cryostat, stains and coverslip slides; maintains frozen section equipment. - May perform and/or assist pathologist or designate in performance of tasks related to medical photography. - May maintain procedure manuals in accordance with practice guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies. ### MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Pathology Assistant, or related, or foreign equivalent. - AAPA or ASCP Pathology Assistant Certification. ### MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Performs autopsy prosection and dictates gross description of surgical specimens. - Examines specimens for adequacy. - Evaluates and provides feedback on student projects. ### MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - AAPA or ASCP Pathology Assistant Certification. ### Job Inter/Student/Process Improvement Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC University Laboratories, Inc. ### Shift Type Day Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. ### E-Verify [http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify](http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2606003638 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Detroit, MI[Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/detroit/pathologist-assistant/1127/101471522336) ## More jobs at Tenet Healthcare ### [Chief Operating Officer DMC Children’s Hospital](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/c08c1daf4ffd805ef8be/) Detroit, MI ### [Chief Operating Officer DMC Midtown Campus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/7e255d35077ab574f87e/) Detroit, MI ### [Lab Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/2672bea689268f270a02/) Detroit, MI ### [Lab Assistant - Core Lab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/31a635406c1fe13d399f/) Detroit, MI ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Speech Language Pathologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/9bbf6c1bfe2ff73d6c2e/) Humana · Coushatta, Louisiana ### [Speech Language Pathologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/bd83616ee698c7c7054c/) Humana · Fayetteville, Arkansas ### [Speech Language Pathologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/7fa918cace0761e457c6/) UnitedHealth Group · Gulf Shores, Alabama ### [SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/4ef4c79269369bcabfaf/) UnitedHealth Group · Rogersville, Tennessee ### [Pathologist Assistant | Up to $140K Salary Potential | Washington, DC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/633dd9071bf80dbbbc86/) Universal Health Services · Washington, DC OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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