Travel Medical Lab Technician
Newark, NJ
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

Pathology Assistant travel contract in Newark, NJ — 13-week surgical pathology role with EPIC charting. Apply now for this hospital lab tech opportunity in a major teaching hospital near New York City.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,940 – $3,160
• Location: Newark, NJ 07112 (Newark, New Jersey; easy access to New York City)
• Position: Pathology Assistant / Pathologists Assistant – Travel Pathology Job
• Setting: Pathology Lab / Grossing Department, Surgical Pathology
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 5x8-hour (09:00 – 17:30), Monday–Friday
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No weekends or holidays required
• Charting / LIS: EPIC

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Pathology Assistant or Pathologists Assistant in a hospital pathology lab
• Graduate of an accredited Pathologists Assistant program
• ASCP certification preferred (ASCP-certified preferred for surgical pathology and grossing tech roles)
• Proven experience with surgical pathology, frozen sections, and high-complexity specimens (mastectomy, limb amputation, nephrectomy, laryngectomy, radical prostatectomy, cystoprostatectomy, thyroidectomy, colectomy, hysterectomy, gastrectomy)
• Familiarity with grossing equipment and lab technology: cassette labeler, Dragon voice recognition, tissue processor loading, Windows 10, cryostat
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency in EPIC for accurate lab reporting
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with pathologists, histotechnologists, and multidisciplinary teams
• Must adhere to facility scheduling, attendance policies, and department dress code

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and evaluation of complex surgical specimens as a grossing tech in surgical pathology
• Cut and stain frozen sections and assist pathologists during intraoperative consultations
• Manage a daily caseload of 30–50 specimens while maintaining quality and turnaround times
• Document findings and maintain accurate records in EPIC and the laboratory information system
• Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff to ensure high-quality patient care and diagnostic accuracy
• Participate in orientation, ongoing training, and quality improvement initiatives in the grossing department

Why Join This Pathology Travel Job

• Work in a major teaching hospital with exposure to high-acuity surgical pathology cases
• Competitive weekly pay for travel pathology professionals
• Experience a diverse, vibrant city—Newark, Newark healthcare jobs close to NYC

Apply now for this Pathology Assistant travel contract in Newark, NJ. Join our healthcare team today and advance your surgical pathology career with hands-on grossing and frozen section experience. Submit your resume and availability to be considered for this hospital lab tech position.

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