Pathology Assistant Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Sayre, Pennsylvania

Jobtome; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Path Assistant (PA) for a locum assignment in a hospital-based pathology laboratory supporting five hospitals. The role is inpatient with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and no on-call requirements.

Daily duties include grossing for 7.5 hours and slide review across 100–120 cases daily, covering cytology, breast, GI, and skin specimens; GYN and frozen sections are not included. Beginning of January start date with ongoing assignment.

Responsibilities

• Daily duties include grossing for 7.5 hours per day and slide review across a case volume of 100-120 total cases per day, encompassing cytology, breast, GI, and skin specimen types; GYN cases are not included.

Job description

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-227018-Path Asst-PA- Title: Path Asst- Dates Needed: Beginning of January - Ongoing- Shift Type: Day Shift- Assignment Type: Inpatient- Call Required: No- Board Certification Required: Negotiable- Job Duration: LocumsAbout the FacilityThe facility operates a hospital-based laboratory that provides diagnostic pathology services in support of 5 total hospitals. The department maintains established protocols for specimen processing and diagnostic workflow management to facilitate coordinated and timely case handling. The pathology team includes 6 pathologists and 18 additional anatomical support staff members.About the Facility LocationThe area offers clinicians on assignment a range of leisure and cultural options suited to varied interests. Local attractions include Bluestone Brewing Company, the Sayre Historical Society Museum, and Howard Elmer Park, providing opportunities for dining, cultural exploration, and outdoor recreation. The surrounding region extends access to hiking, fishing, biking, and guided tour experiences, along with specialty shopping and live entertainment venues accessible throughout the broader area.About the Clinician's WorkdayClinicians will provide laboratory coverage Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no call responsibilities associated with this assignment. Daily duties include grossing for 7.5 hours per day and slide review across a case volume of 100-120 total cases per day, encompassing cytology, breast, GI, and skin specimen types;
GYN cases are not included in this assignment. Frozen section coverage is not required. Both part time and full time candidates are eligible for consideration.Additional Job Details- Case Load/PPD: 100-120 total cases per day in the lab- Support Staff: 6 pathologists, 18 anatomical support staff members- Patient Population: Adults- Call Ratio/Schedule: n/a- Location Type: On-Site- Prescriptive Authority Required: No- Government: No