Pathologist Assistant

Job Title: Traveler - Pathologist Assistant

Job Location: Augusta, GA

Job Duration: 2+ Months

Shift: M-F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST.

Pay Rate: $50.00 – $56.00/hr. on W2 – All inclusive.

License & Certification: ASCP certification.

Position Summary:

• The Pathologist Assistant will perform all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision.
• This individual will assist in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and quality within the grossing area, and may provide training, technical guidance, and competency assessments for staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the department manager/supervisor with day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area, ensuring accurate and efficient service delivery.
• Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex surgical specimens (typically hospital-based, whole organ specimens) in preparation for histologic processing.
• Provide technical training, instruction, and guidance to grossing staff, students, and lab assistants on techniques, instrumentation, and workflow organization.
• Participate in orientation, training, and competency verification of newly hired grossing staff.
• Conduct new hire quality control assessments for grossing personnel, including pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and histotechnologists.
• Administer competency assessments, including direct observation, for grossing staff.
• Assist in determining the appropriate level of supervision (direct vs. indirect) for each specimen type per individual performing gross examination.
• Prepare non-gynecological cytology specimens (including FNA specimens) after completing required training; perform cytopreparation, staining, and coverslipping as needed.
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety, quality control, and assurance standards, as well as local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Troubleshoot technical and workflow issues, exercising independent judgment as appropriate.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Meets all requirements for non-pathologists performing gross tissue examinations per CLIA ’88 (42 CFR §493.1489) and institutional SOPs.
• Current state licensure (as applicable).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree.
• Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist Assistant training program.
• Minimum of 1 year of surgical grossing experience, including handling of large and complex specimens.