Travel Pathologists' Assistant – NYC 4-Month Assignment

Nicklasstaffing; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Malpractice insurance provided

Retirement plan with full vesting

Job summary

Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant for a travel assignment in the New York City area. The role provides maternity leave coverage and focuses on surgical pathology operations, including gross examination and documentation within a collaborative pathology team.

The assignment is about four months, with start date January 4, 2027, and will require accurate specimen handling, labeling, dictation, and coordination with pathologists and lab staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• ASCP Pathologists’ Assistant certification or eligibility with certification obtained within 6 months.
• Previous Pathologists’ Assistant experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Active New York State Pathologists’ Assistant license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed gross examination, dissection, and description of a variety of surgical pathology specimens.
• Ensure proper specimen identification, integrity, labeling, and documentation throughout the pathology workflow.
• Prepare and submit appropriate tissue sections for histologic processing and ancillary studies.
• Accurately document gross findings and communicate pertinent findings to pathologists and other members of the pathology team.
• Photograph gross specimens and maintain accurate image records as required.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, medical students, histotechnologists, and other laboratory personnel.
• Maintain efficient specimen workflow while adhering to established laboratory protocols.
• participate in departmental quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and applicable CAP requirements to promote accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic services.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant grossing environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Gross examination

Education

Master’s degree from NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program

ASCP Pathologists’ Assistant certification or eligibility

NY State license strongly preferred

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Voice dictation

Job description

Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant for a travel assignment in the New York City area. The role provides maternity leave coverage and focuses on surgical pathology operations, including gross examination and documentation within a collaborative pathology team.

The assignment is about four months, with start date January 4, 2027, and will require accurate specimen handling, labeling, dictation, and coordination with pathologists and lab staff.