Pathologist Assistant

Pathologists' Assistant
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Contract: 13 Weeks - Possible Extension
Shift: Day Shift | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Job Type: Clinical - Allied
Job Summary
The Pathologists' Assistant is a trained allied health professional who provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist.
The position primarily performs routine gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and assists with autopsies and case conferences, contributing to the overall efficiency of the laboratory.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine gross examination of surgical pathology specimens under pathologist supervision.
• Assist with autopsy procedures and preparations.
• Support preparation and coordination of case conferences.
• Follow laboratory procedures and applicable quality and safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists and laboratory staff to support efficient pathology operations.

Required Education
Option 1:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program within the last 5 years .

OR
Option 2:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Minimum 20 semester hours (30 quarter hours) of Biology .
• 3 years of full-time acceptable Pathologists' Assistant experience within the last 10 years , under the supervision of a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology.

Required Certification & Licensure

• Pathologists' Assistant (ASCP) certification.

Schedule

• 13-week contract
• Possible extension
• Day Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Location: Fort Worth, TX