Pathologist Assistant

Pride Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Travel Pathologist Assistant to support anatomic pathology services in Oklahoma City, OK. This 26-week assignment offers potential contract-to-hire and a path to join a top-tier healthcare organization.

You will perform gross descriptions, assist during autopsies, prepare slides, and support routine histology tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of laboratory technical experience.
• Strong understanding of laboratory testing procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work with accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of specimen handling and pre-analytical processes.
• Understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient testing following authorized technical procedures.
• Meet established turnaround times for test results and reporting.
• Log and track specimens using EMR systems.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Prepare frozen tissue sections and perform gross descriptions.
• Assist with autopsy preparation and on-call rotations.
• Photograph specimens for documentation and case review.
• Adhere to safety protocols and PPE usage.

Education

Masters Degree

NAACLS approved pathologist assistant training program

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Travel Pathologist Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Oklahoma City, OK locations. This is a 26 weeks assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Travel Pathologist Assistant

Duration: 26 weeks

Central time, 6:am to 2:30 pm

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pathologist Assistant to support anatomic pathology services under the supervision of a Pathologist. In this role, you will contribute to surgical pathology and autopsy services through specimen preparation, gross examination, dissection, and accurate documentation, ensuring timely and precise diagnostic outcomes.

Under direct supervision, you will perform gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens, assist during autopsies, prepare frozen section slides, and support routine histology tasks.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient testing following authorized technical procedures
• Meet established turnaround times for test results and reporting
• Accurately receive and log specimens using proper identification and EMR systems
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
• Label tissue cassettes and prepare frozen tissue sections (cutting, labeling, staining)
• Conduct gross descriptions of limited pathology specimens
• Assist with autopsy preparation, including evisceration support
• Participate in on-call autopsy rotations
• Photograph specimens for documentation and case review
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including PPE usage
• Maintain accurate, organized records and documentation
• Complete annual competency assessments and pursue professional development
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years of laboratory technical experience
• Strong understanding of laboratory testing procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow detailed instructions
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
• Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to multitask and stay composed under pressure
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures
• Effective communication with healthcare teams
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Understanding of specimen handling and pre-analytical processes
• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology

REQUIRED – meet all requirements for non-pathologist performing gross tissue examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493, 1489

Preferred

Masters Degree

Preferred 1 year surgical gross experience, including large complex/complicated specimens

NAACLS approved pathologist assistant training program---

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.