Job Description
Overview
Pathology Assistant, with a dedicated pathology team, is a travel temporary assignment in a hospital setting located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The start date is 11/02/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Expect 40 hours per week on a standard 8-hour shift (5 days per week). Weekly pay ranges from $3,373 to $3,468. The Pathology Assistant operates under the supervision of a Pathologist and is involved in gross dissection, specimen processing, and related duties to support accurate surgical pathology results.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,373–$3,468 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5 x 8-hour days
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Work setting: Hospital pathology department, travel assignment
Responsibilities
- Perform surgical specimen dissection on simple to complex cases and prepare material for routine histology and specialized tests
- Produce accurate gross descriptions and dictate findings for pathologist review
- Conduct frozen section procedures and maintain cryostats; communicate results promptly to pathology staff
- Ensure correct patient identification on all specimens and maintain traceability across the workflow
- Support quality assurance, QC monitoring, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the gross cutting area and morgue; dispose of tissues and reagents per procedures
- Assist with compliance activities, update procedure manuals, and participate in CAP-related quality initiatives
Requirements
- Certification: ASCP Pathologists’ Assistant certification or exam-ready status with certification prior to start date
- Education: NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program completion
- Experience: Prior grossing experience preferred
- Licensure/credentials: Ability to meet required credentialing and participate in approved hospital pathology workflows
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and documentation skills; able to interact effectively with pathologists, providers, and team members
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a hospital surgical pathology setting; able to prioritize safety and quality in a fast-paced environment
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from a travel staffing team
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Travel coordination and onboarding guidance
- Compliance, safety resources, and ongoing professional support
- Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours during the assignment
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work