Travel Pathology Assistant Job

Overview

Pathology Assistant — Pathology position in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Start date: 11/02/2026. This is a travel - temporary assignment lasting 13 weeks with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift: 8-hour days. Hospital setting with a focus on surgical specimen preparation, gross description, and support ofPathology services. One opening.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 3,358 to 3,411 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour days
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Travel assignment in an acute care pathology department
• 1 opening

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of patient identification on all specimens processed for microscopic examination.
• Perform surgical specimen dissection on simple to complex cases and provide quality material for routine histology studies; obtain pathologist input for gross specimen analysis when appropriate.
• Conduct frozen sections and maintain cryostats; dictate complete and accurate gross descriptions.
• Communicate findings and results in a timely, professional manner with pathologists and providers.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the cleanliness of the gross cutting area and morgue; dispose of tissues and reagents per procedures.
• Perform quality control and routine preventive maintenance; keep gross bench procedures manual current with CAP compliance review.

Requirements

• Completion of NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program
• ASCP certification or exam-ready with certification prior to start date
• Preferred: prior grossing experience
• Ability to perform duties under supervision of a pathologist and in an on-site hospital pathology setting
• Eligibility to work in the stated location and to participate in a travel assignment

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• 13-week assignment
• Travel-focused assignment with staffing support
• Professional onboarding and ongoing recruiter support throughout the assignment

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.