Travel Surgical Pathology Assistant – Lab

Pride Health; Fort Worth (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pride Health in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Travel Surgical Pathology Assistant - Lab to support a client healthcare team on a travel contract basis. The role offers hourly pay of $40-$50 with weekly gross pay and lodging/meals stipends in line with USA GSA guidelines.

Responsibilities include gross examination and dissection, tissue description and processing, histology sample preparation, autopsy assistance when required, and maintaining accurate pathology records in a CAP/CLIA-compliant lab.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program are required or strongly preferred.
• A master’s degree is commonly required for advancement or certain employers.
• Texas license requirements may vary by employer; verify specifics with the employer.

Responsabilidades

• Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Describe, measure, orient, and section tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
• Select and prepare representative tissue samples for histology processing.
• Assist with autopsies, including organ removal, examination, and documentation, when required.
• Identify and document specimen characteristics, abnormalities, and pathological findings.
• Ensure proper specimen labeling, fixation, handling, and preparation.
• Maintain accurate gross descriptions and pathology records.
• Follow laboratory safety, infection control, and quality assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with pathologists, histotechnologists, and other laboratory personnel.
• Comply with laboratory protocols and applicable CAP/CLIA quality standards.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program

Descripción del empleo

Pride Health in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Travel Surgical Pathology Assistant - Lab to support a client healthcare team on a travel contract basis. The role offers hourly pay of $40-$50 with weekly gross pay and lodging/meals stipends in line with USA GSA guidelines.

Responsibilities include gross examination and dissection, tissue description and processing, histology sample preparation, autopsy assistance when required, and maintaining accurate pathology records in a CAP/CLIA-compliant lab.