Pathology Assistant Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Sayre, Pennsylvania

LocumTenens.com; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a Path Assistant for an inpatient lab assignment in the Centre Hall area. Coverage is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no on-call duties. The role includes grossing for 7.5 hours daily and slide review for a daily case volume of 100–120 across cytology, breast, GI, and skin specimens; GYN cases are not included.

Part-time and full-time candidates are eligible. The facility supports hospital-based pathology services across five hospitals and is

Qualifications

• Grossing for 7.5 hours per day.
• Slide review across a 100-120 daily case load.
• Inpatient lab coverage Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with no call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory coverage Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Grossing for 7.5 hours per day.
• Review slides across cytology, breast, GI, and skin specimens (GYN 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:Locums

The 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.

The 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.

Clinicians 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