Pathology Assistant
Athens, Georgia
Saint Mary's Hospital

Pathology Assistant Job Opportunity

Location: Athens, Georgia
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (3 months)
Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Contract Dates: Approximately June 22 to July 10 (no holidays or weekends)

Required Qualifications

• Pathology Assistant with at least 1 year of experience within the last year.
• ASCP certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for all direct patient care personnel.
• Must provide license/certification verification dated within 30 days of start.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete and submit the following prior to or at onboarding:

• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC).
• Fit Test and Respirator Evaluation with physician signature.
• Proof of immunizations or immunity:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (including booster or approved exemption).
  • Influenza vaccine or approved exemption.
  • MMR (2 vaccinations or IgG titer).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series (titers not accepted).
  • Varicella vaccination or IgG titer.
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA TB test (with chest x-ray if positive, per regional requirements).
• Physical/Health Statement confirming fitness to work (exam within last year).
• Background and Credential Verifications:

  • Federal, nationwide, and county criminal background check (last 7 years), including SSN verification.
  • Education verification (highest degree or diploma/GED).
  • EPLS, OIG, NSO, and OFAC sanction screenings dated within 30 days of start.
• Signed professional forms including:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality and System Security Agreement
  • Integrity and Audit Services Form
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
• Trinity System Access Form completed and uploaded one week before start.
• CORE Exam (Joint Commission Testing) within the past year.
• Skills Checklist provided by the agency for clinical contractors.

Additional Information

• This is a clinical role requiring direct patient care compliance.
• No weekend or holiday shifts.
• All documentation must be uploaded to the designated system prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Pathology Assistant position.