Job Description

Overview
Pathology Assistant, General | Saint Helena, CA, United States
Travel - Temporary Assignment | Start 08/24/2026 | 13 weeks | 40 hours per week guaranteed | Shift: 5x8 days | Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
This travel assignment focuses on anatomic pathology support in a hospital laboratory environment, with daytime hours and a 40-hour weekly guarantee.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,631–$1,704 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days (day shift)
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital environment
- Travel assignment with dedicated support throughout the assignment

Responsibilities
- Process a variety of laboratory specimens, including most pathological specimens, through tissue preparation for diagnostic testing, gross examination, dissection of anatomic pathology specimens, and performance of postmortem examinations as assigned.
- Assist with daily pathology operations across histology, surgical pathology, and cytopathology; manage transcription, review daily logs, and monitor department charges.
- Support the pathologist in autopsy procedures when required and provide comprehensive reports on excluded or deceased cases.
- Conduct gross examinations and dictate findings for specimens received from surgical and non-surgical cases; prepare specimens for diagnostic review.
- Aid in histotechnologist activities by preparing tissue and cytology specimens for diagnostic examination.
- Participate in quality improvement and assurance activities to meet CLIA guidelines; maintain an orderly work environment, proper waste disposal, and the rotating and disposal of stains and reagents.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support laboratory operations and patient care.

Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination preferred.
- Experience: At least two years of recent field experience; three years’ technical experience preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: ASCP certification or equivalent preferred; current BLS certification required.
- Licenses: Current nursing license per the state of assignment.
- General requirement: Ability to work effectively in a hospital laboratory setting and comply with laboratory safety and CLIA guidelines.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- Competitive weekly pay in the stated range
- 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities
- Travel assignment with dedicated recruiter and ongoing assignment support
- Daytime shift (5x8) with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes
- Support with onboarding, credentialing, and system access as needed
- Access to standard travel healthcare support resources and processes

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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.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift

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