Traveling Pathologist Assistant

PathGroup•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Travel Pathologist Assistant is a traveling clinical professional responsible for providing expert gross examination and dictation of surgical tissue specimens across multiple hospital and laboratory sites. Working independently under the direction and supervision of a Pathologist, this role ensures highâquality specimen processing, adherence to all laboratory safety and compliance standards, and consistent support of operational excellence. The Pathologist Assistant plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflow within grossing facilities and upholding the organization's commitment to accuracy, integrity, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience working as a Pathologist Assistant in a histology lab or hospital.
Ability to travel to is required (TN, AL, GA, VA, TX, KS, MS, SC, MO, IN and KY)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Masters degree as a Pathologist Assistant preferred
ASCP or equivalent certification as a Pathologist Assistant preferred
Education/training that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution is required. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

Submit and dictate all surgical specimens for processing.
Maintain and keep cutting room properly supplied.
Photograph specimens as designated by pathologist.
Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as lymphoma phenotyping, quantitative iron studies, etc.
Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
Review and study under pathologist guidance designated continuing educational material.
Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies; and especially policies that impact Traveling Pathologist Assistants directly.
Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Other duties as assigned.