Locums Pathologist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 248,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

24-hour consultant access

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a pathology coverage specialist for on-site duties in Illinois. The role includes anatomic and clinical pathology, cytology with ~100 cases (including FNA), peripheral smear reviews, and blood bank coverage.

Large specimen grossing and frozen section procedures are required; no bone marrow or autopsy work. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, with no call and vacation coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pathology procedures and specimen handling.
• Experience in anatomic and clinical pathology, cytology, and blood bank.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized pathology coverage including anatomic and clinical pathology.
• Perform cytology reviews (approximately 100 cases, including FNA).
• Review peripheral smears and oversee blood bank coverage.
• Perform large specimen grossing and frozen section procedures.
• No bone marrow procedures or autopsies required.
• Work Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm with no call.
• Vacation coverage provided.

Skills

Anatomic pathology

Clinical pathology

Cytology

Blood bank

Frozen sections

Gross pathology

Specimen handling

Independent work

Job description

This role involves providing specialized pathology coverage with responsibilities including anatomic and clinical pathology, cytology (approximately 100 cases, including FNA), peripheral smear reviews, and blood bank coverage. Key duties include large specimen grossing and frozen section procedures, with no bone marrow procedures or autopsies required. The position offers Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm hours, with no call requirements, and provides vacation coverage. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $180.00 to $220.00 hourly, all-inclusive of base pay and potential additional earnings. Benefits include paid malpractice insurance, pre-paid travel and housing expenses, and 24-hour access to a dedicated consultant. The assignment details are managed through an online portal.

• Strong knowledge of pathology procedures and specimen handling
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Experience in anatomic and clinical pathology, cytology, and blood bank
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy