Pathology Assistant-Lab

Pride Health is hiring a Travel Pathology Assistant - Lab to support our client's healthcare team in Fort Worth, TX. **Job Details:

Schedule:** Day - 9am-5:30pm 13- Week Contract - possible extension 5x8 Hr

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Type: Travel contract/Local

Pay -   $40-$50 pr hr 

Contract Length: 13 Week/s

Weekly gross pay is based on a taxable hourly wage and daily lodging and meals & incidentals stipends based on USA GSA guidelines.  

Job Duties

• 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.

Education, Certification & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program; a master’s degree is commonly required.
• Certification: PA(ASCP) certification is commonly required or preferred, depending on the employer.
• Experience: Varies by position; some employers accept new graduates, while others require 1-3+ years of experience.
• Texas license: Verify the specific employer’s requirements, as the information reviewed does not establish a separate Texas state license requirement for this role.

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.