Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a full-time Pathology Assistant to support a high-functioning anatomic pathology laboratory within a major regional health system with more than 120 years of community presence. This is a days-only, full-time position embedded in a collaborative lab environment where you will work directly alongside Pathologists, Histology Technicians, and Histology Technologists. The Baptist Health System spans six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a robust ambulatory and imaging infrastructure — offering a breadth of case exposure rarely found in a single-system role.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift schedule within the pathology (tissue) laboratory at Baptist Medical Center
- Direct collaboration with Pathologists, Histology Technicians, and Histology Technologists on specimen management and histological staining workflows
- Responsibilities include gross specimen handling, histology specimen management, and histological staining support
- Slide and block filing, retrieval, and consult coordination as directed by the Pathologist
- Oversight of equipment maintenance, supply inventory, and cleanliness of the pathology lab and tissue storage areas
- Structured onboarding with a defined introductory training period to ensure competency in all position functions
- System-wide resources include six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and the Baptist School of Health Professions
- Part of a health system with over 120 years of continuous community service in the San Antonio region
Qualifications
- Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred education: Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent training
- Minimum of six (6) months of pathology or clinical laboratory experience required
- Ability to complete all position-specific training within the designated introductory period
About the Community
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the most culturally vibrant metros in Texas, offering a low cost of living relative to other major U.S. cities, no state income tax, and a warm climate year-round. The city is home to world-class dining, the iconic River Walk, the Pearl District, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and proximity to the Texas Hill Country — making it an exceptional destination for outdoor recreation, family life, and cultural engagement. San Antonio's strong school systems, affordable housing market, and major international airport make relocation straightforward for candidates coming from any region of the country.