Local Contract Pathology Assistant
Urbana, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Pride Health is hiring a Pathologist Assistant (PA-ASCP Certified) to support our client’s medical facility in Urbana, IL locations. This is a 26 weeks assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Pathologist Assistant (PA-ASCP Certified)
Location: Urbana, IL
Pay rate: $60 $65 per hour
Duration: 26 weeks
5x8s Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

**Job Summary**
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pathologist Assistant to support anatomic pathology services under the supervision of a Pathologist. In this role, you will contribute to surgical pathology and autopsy services through specimen preparation, gross examination, dissection, and accurate documentation, ensuring timely and precise diagnostic outcomes.

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**Key Responsibilities**

**Surgical Pathology**

* Prepare, grossly describe, and dissect human tissue surgical specimens
* Assist with frozen section procedures and intraoperative consultations
* Perform gross examination and select appropriate tissue sections for processing
* Conduct cryotomy and staining of specimens for intraoperative evaluation
* Dictate gross findings and ensure accurate, complete documentation

**Autopsy / Postmortem Support**

* Assist in preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations
* Perform specimen dissection and submit tissue samples for further analysis
* Support documentation and reporting of findings

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**Required Skills & Experience**

* Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pathologist Assistant
* Strong knowledge of anatomic pathology procedures and laboratory safety standards
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent documentation and communication skills

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**Education & Certification Requirements**

**Education:**

* Completion of an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program

**Licensure & Certification:**

* ASCP Certified Pathologist Assistant (PA-ASCP) – Required

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**Work Schedule**

* 5x8s Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
* Occasional Saturday coverage based on department needs

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.