Pathologists Assistant
Dallas, Texas
Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pathologists Assistant

Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Surgical Pathology experience required
• Scrubs provided
• Local rate within 90 miles (pay details excluded)

Required Qualifications

• Pathologists' Assistant with at least 1 year of experience
• Pathologists' Assistant experience within the last year
• ASCP - PA certification required
• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport) matching all documentation
• 2 professional references within the last 3 years
• Background checks including 7-year county criminal search, sex offender search, and other regulatory checks required within 30 days of start
• E-Verify or attestation required

Certifications & Exams

• Verification of licensure required for Pathologists Assistant
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: must pass with 80% or higher, two attempts allowed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: required for certain specialties (verify if applicable)
• Pass/Fail testing required for medication and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams with limited attempts
• Photo for badge (passport style, head and shoulders, clear background) required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test completed onsite during orientation, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination required
• Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 12 months; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire required for positive responders
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B: vaccine series and positive titer required or signed facility-specific declination form
• Drug testing: 10-panel test within 30 days of start (no rapid screens)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific forms prior to start, including job description acknowledgment and security forms
• Compliance with all background and credentialing requirements before start date

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required
• No duplication of certification or health requirements beyond what is listed above
• Telemetry or telehealth certifications are not applicable to this role

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Pathologists Assistant travel contract position.