Pathologists' Assistant — High-Volume Grossing (Temp)

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO and Sick Time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks an experienced Pathologists' Assistant for a temporary assignment from January 11, 2027 through July 16, 2027. The role focuses on gross examination and processing of routine surgical pathology specimens at the Clinics & Surgery Center (CSC), with no weekend, autopsy, or on-call duties.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a board-certified anatomic pathologist, performing gross examination, frozen section preparation, and

Qualifications

• Completion of NACCLS-accredited PA training or equivalent on-the-job grossing training.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with PA eligibility or certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Gross examination of surgical specimens and documentation.
• Preparation of frozen sections and gross photography.
• Follow established workflows and protocols; work independently with high-volume cases.

Skills

Gross examination

Frozen section prep

Gross photography

LIS experience

Independent work

Education

NACCLS Pathologist’s Assistant Training Program

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

LIS systems

Job description

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks an experienced Pathologists' Assistant for a temporary assignment from January 11, 2027 through July 16, 2027. The role focuses on gross examination and processing of routine surgical pathology specimens at the Clinics & Surgery Center (CSC), with no weekend, autopsy, or on-call duties.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a board-certified anatomic pathologist, performing gross examination, frozen section preparation, and