Pathologists' Assistant

Pathologists' Assistant

Location: Grand Forks, ND

Job Type: Contract

Contract: 13 Weeks

Pay Rate: $ 3,000 To $ 3,227 Per week

Schedule: Day shift

Experience: Minimum 2 Years Required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pathologists' Assistant (PA) for a 13-week contract in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Working under the direct or indirect supervision of a Pathologist, the PA will assist with surgical specimen preparation and dissection, frozen sections, gross description dictation, and other anatomic pathology functions.

The role also involves quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with pathologists and healthcare providers to support accurate and timely diagnostic results.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection of simple to complex surgical specimens and prepare appropriate tissue sections for histologic and specialized testing.
• Perform frozen sections, maintain cryostats, and provide accurate and complete gross description dictation.
• Maintain accurate patient and specimen identification throughout processing and ensure proper preparation for microscopic examination.
• Perform and document quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and other technical processes within the anatomic pathology laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with pathologists and healthcare providers while maintaining equipment, supplies, procedure documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 Years of Pathology Assistant or Related Anatomic Pathology Experience Required.
• Completion of a NAACLS-Accredited Pathologists' Assistant Program Required.
• ASCP Pathologists' Assistant Certification Required Prior to Start; Candidates Who Are ASCP Exam-Ready May Be Considered if Certification Is Obtained Before the Assignment Begins.
• Prior Surgical Specimen Grossing Experience Preferred.
• Strong Knowledge of Surgical Pathology, Frozen Sections, Gross Description, Quality Control, and Laboratory Documentation Required.

This contract opportunity is suited for a Pathologists' Assistant seeking a full-time anatomic pathology assignment with consistent 40-hour workweeks in Grand Forks, North Dakota.