Pathology Assistant

The organization is seeking a Pathology Assistant in the specialty of Pathology Assistants at a healthcare facility. This role involves working in the anatomic pathology gross room, supporting the grossing of tissue specimens, and working at one of the three gross room locations. The position requires the ability to handle a high volume of cases with varying complexity and is based on a rotating shift schedule.

Job Details Position Description: Pathology Assistant working in the anatomic pathology gross room, with responsibilities including grossing tissue specimens and handling frozen sections, utilizing tools such as cryostats, bone saws, scalpels, and knives. Required

Bachelors Degree, Certification as a Pathologists' Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), 1 year of experience in the specialty, ability to gross simple and complex tissue specimens, experience with Epic Beaker Anatomic Pathology (AP), and voice recognition programs. Valid license to submit required.

Dayshift with start times between 0730 and 0900, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week. Additional Information: This position may work at one of three gross room locations: Main Ruby, Children's, or Innovation Corp. Training will be provided by current Pathologists' Assistants.

The department handles an average of 160 cases and 700 blocks daily, with around 60% small cases, 20% biopsies/moderates, and 20% complex cases. No call, standby, holiday, or weekend requirements.

BLS (AHA), Certified Pathologist's Assistant (PA) via ASCP required. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits