Travel Pathology Assistant
Indianapolis, IN
Medasource
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,940/weekOverview
- Start Date12/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$2,400/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,540/week
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly pay
Description
Travel Pathologists’ Assistant
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Assignment Length: 12 weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Flexible day, mid, or evening shift options
Start Dates: Early to mid-December and early January
We are seeking experienced Pathologists’ Assistants for two 12-week travel assignments supporting a busy downtown surgical pathology gross room. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a high-volume pathology team handling a diverse mix of adult surgical pathology cases, including a significant oncology caseload.
The department operates Monday through Friday from approximately 5:00 AM–1:30 AM and can offer schedule flexibility based on department needs and candidate preferences. Day shift is preferred, with an ideal schedule around 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; mid and evening coverage may also be available.
Responsibilities
- Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens ranging from simple to complex cases
- Handle moderate and complex specimens, including cancer resections
- Support frozen-section workflow as needed
- Work closely with pathologists, pathology residents, grossing technicians, and laboratory staff
- Document and manage cases accurately within Cerner CoPath
- Maintain quality, turnaround-time, and safety standards in a high-volume gross room
Qualifications
- Active PA(ASCP) certification required
- Graduate of an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Pathologists’ Assistant studies
- At least one year of recent practicing Pathologists’ Assistant experience required
- Strong surgical pathology grossing background required
- Experience with complex grossing and oncology/cancer resections strongly preferred
- Cerner CoPath experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently within a collaborative pathology team
Assignment Details
- Two immediate travel openings supporting planned leave coverage
- 13-week assignments
- Potential additional openings in 2027, with possible opportunity to extend or convert based on business need
- Candidates should be comfortable with a high-volume pathology setting; roughly 35% of the caseload involves cancer resections
Apply today to learn more about this travel Pathologists’ Assistant opportunity in Indianapolis.
Employer
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