Travel Pathologists' Assistant
Detroit, MI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Pride Health is hiring a Pathologist’s Assistant to support our client’s facility in Detroit, MI 48202. This is a 13-week contract opportunity, offering a competitive pay rate and the chance to work in a high-volume surgical pathology environment within a leading healthcare system.

Job Summary

The Pathologist’s Assistant provides advanced anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. This role involves gross examination of surgical specimens, assistance with post-mortem examinations, quality assurance activities, and collaboration with pathology residents and laboratory teams to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical specimens for microscopic examination, including frozen and permanent sections.
• Accession specimens and ensure proper identification in accordance with surgical pathology policies.
• Prepare specimen containers and tissue cassettes accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with resident training and competency assessment following departmental guidelines.
• Perform gross photography of specimens and maintain related documentation.
• Support tumor procurement activities for biorepository use, including documentation and quality indicators.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
• Maintain and monitor instruments, equipment, and refrigeration units in assigned work areas.
• Manage inventory of frozen section and surgical pathology laboratory supplies.
• Select and dispose of gross tissues and extremities after report finalization.
• Perform autopsies, including external examination, organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, tissue submission, and dictation.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university – Required

Certifications:

• Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist’s Assistant program OR
• PA (ASCP) Certification – Required

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Pathologist’s Assistant in surgical pathology – Required

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of anatomic pathology and surgical specimen handling
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Self-directed, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning
• Willingness to instruct and support training of others