Per Diem Pathologists' Assistant — Flexible, Collaborative Lab

RWJBarnabas Health; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem Scheduling

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology department. You will perform gross examination, description, dissection, and preparation of surgical pathology specimens under the direction of pathologists.

This per diem, day-shift role offers opportunities for autopsy support, intraoperative consultations, and education of laboratory staff, with emphasis on patient safety, specimen integrity, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• Experience in surgical pathology gross examination preferred.
• PA certification (ASCP) preferred at hire or within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of routine and complex surgical pathology specimens.
• Submit tissue sections for microscopic evaluation with accurate documentation and labeling.
• Review clinical history and imaging to ensure appropriate specimen processing and workups.
• Assist with intraoperative consultations, including frozen section preparation.
• Perform postmortem examinations and prepare preliminary anatomic findings as applicable.
• Maintain specimen integrity and documentation throughout the gross examination process.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

NAACLS PA Master’s degree

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health's Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology department. You will perform gross examination, description, dissection, and preparation of surgical pathology specimens under the direction of pathologists.

This per diem, day-shift role offers opportunities for autopsy support, intraoperative consultations, and education of laboratory staff, with emphasis on patient safety, specimen integrity, and regulatory