Travel Pathology Assistant General Job

Overview
Pathology Assistant, General — Saint Helena, California. This travel assignment starts 08/17/2026 and runs for 13 weeks in a short-term acute care hospital setting. The role offers a weekly pay range of $1,658–$1,757 with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift is 3x12-hour days from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This position is a travel temporary assignment facilitated by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,658–$1,757 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Work setting: Short-term acute care hospital laboratory
- Epic backfill noted
- Assignment type: Travel – temporary

Responsibilities
- Process a variety of laboratory specimens, including most pathological specimens, preparing tissue for pathological testing, and performing gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens.
- Perform postmortem examinations as directed and assist the pathologist during autopsies, providing timely reports.
- Conduct gross examinations and dictate findings for specimens from surgical and non-surgical cases.
- Assist histotechnologists in preparing tissue and cytology specimens for diagnostic review by pathologists.
- Perform transcription and review daily logs; monitor department charges and participate in quality improvement activities to meet CLIA guidelines.
- Maintain an orderly, clean work environment, manage tissue waste disposal, and handle stains and reagents in rotation and disposal processes.
- Support pathology operations in histology, surgical pathology, cytopathology, and related activities as assigned.

Requirements
- Education: High School Education/GED or equivalent required; Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination preferred.
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the field.
- Licenses/Certifications: Current nursing license per state of assignment; current BLS certification; ASCP certification (or equivalent) preferred.
- Additional: Ability to work in a hospital-lab setting; comfortable with histology, cytology, and autopsy support; EpIC/clinical workflow familiarity is a plus.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel assistance
- Fast credentialing and onboarding support
- Backfill for Epic workflows
- Extension opportunities and ongoing assignment options

Find more opportunities
If you’re seeking additional travel assignments or other openings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply at You’ll be connected with a recruiter who can share other current opportunities that fit your skills and preferences.

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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