Pathologist Assistant
Elizabeth, NJ
The Judge Group
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

POSITION: Pathologist Assistant


REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
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• Required Certifications: ASCP - PA


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CLINICAL SKILLS
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• Years of Experience Required: 1 year(s); *Preferred: 1-3 years of experience assisting with surgical specimens, autopsies, or pathology laboratory procedures

• Work Settings: Hospital Clinical Laboratory

• Grossing/Specimen Processing: Gross exam/dissection of large/complex specimens under supervision; Advanced grossing skills; Select/prepare/submit tissue for histology; Prep materials for intraop consults

• Autopsy: Postmortem examinations; Assist with autopsies, including organ removal/examination

• Documentation: Document gross findings/specimens in pathology systems; Photograph specimens for diagnostic/teaching use; Intermediate ability to document/describe specimen findings accurately

• Lab Operations/Safety: Maintain pathology equipment/ensure proper function; Intermediate pathology laboratory equipment operation; Handle/dispose reagents/chemicals/medical waste per institutional/regulatory standards; Intermediate lab safety/regulatory compliance

• Professional Skills: Advanced knowledge of anatomy/pathological specimen evaluation; Advanced attention to detail/precision in specimen handling/prep; May train/mentor staff/students; Other duties/projects as assigned


SCHEDULING DETAILS AND CHARTING
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• Charting: Epic

• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No weekends or holidays

• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes

• Locals Accepted: Yes, Locals accepted 


UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING
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• Dress Code: Any color scrubs or Lab attire; Lab coat provided

• Floating: Candidates must float within their skillset without exception.


HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a 554-bed teaching hospital offering comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services. Its Pathology Department supports surgical specimen examination and dissection, histologic tissue processing, intraoperative consultations with frozen sections, and autopsy procedures. The department works closely with pathologists and clinical teams to support accurate diagnosis, quality assurance, and pathology education.

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey.