Per Diem Pathologist Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 4,844,000 - 7,508,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Career growth

Medical options

Dental options

Vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness plan

HSA options

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Pathologist Assistant - Per Diem to support Evanston Hospital. You will assist pathologists, prepare specimens, and perform intraoperative consultations in a flexible per diem role.

Requirements include a NAACLS-accredited master's program and ASCP PA certification. New grads welcome; 3–5 years experience preferred. Per diem hours and a collaborative, safety‑focused pathology team are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• ASCP Certification (PA, Pathologists’ Assistant).
• New grads welcome; 3–5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine and prepare specimens for microscopic evaluation with gross description and dissection.
• Handle specimens with special procedures (flow cytometry, IHC, radiology, research procurement).
• Perform frozen sections and intra-operative consultations per protocol.
• Determine appropriate fixatives for tissue.
• Photograph all pertinent gross specimens.
• Adhere to biohazard safety policies and disposal procedures.
• Assist training of pathology residents and students.
• Maintain lab equipment and safety standards.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with other departments.
• Demonstrate attention to detail under pressure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program

Tools

Cryostat

Cassette printer

Safety hood

Bone saw

Voice recognition software

Camera

Word/Excel

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Pathologist Assistant - Per Diem to support Evanston Hospital. You will assist pathologists, prepare specimens, and perform intraoperative consultations in a flexible per diem role.

Requirements include a NAACLS-accredited master's program and ASCP PA certification. New grads welcome; 3–5 years experience preferred. Per diem hours and a collaborative, safety‑focused pathology team are offered.