Pathologists Assistant
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Mosaic Life Care

Job Opportunity: Pathologists Assistant (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Specialty: Laboratory (Pathologists Assistant)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform complete dissection, gross description, selection, and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies (e.g., flow cytometry, immunohistochemical staining).
• Work under the direction of pathologists, maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.
• Photograph gross and microscopic specimens.
• Assist in preparing educational conferences and provide training to pathology personnel, including residents and medical students.
• Serve as liaison to other departments and laboratories to ensure quality healthcare.
• Maintain pathology protocols, procedures, reports, and data.

Requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Biological, Chemical, or related Laboratory Science OR
• Bachelor of Science degree

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in the specialty

Certification/Licensure

• PA (ASCP) certification required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Background checks including national criminal, state, county, SSN trace, sex offender, and federal exclusion lists
• Education verification (official transcript or diploma with graduation date)
• Primary source verification of certifications and state license within 30 days of start
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual
• Various facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, demographic form, and orientation quiz
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit testing completed onsite
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with additional requirements if positive
• Immunizations or proof of immunity/declination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (not required annually)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (mask required if exempt)

Additional Certifications (if applicable)

• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC (mostly for nursing roles, but noted for awareness)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training if extending contract or working in specific units
• Competency exams including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and pharmacology as applicable

References & Verification

• Two professional references within 3 years of start date
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Skills checklist required

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for a Laboratory professional with PA (ASCP) certification and at least 1 year of experience, seeking a 13-week travel contract in Missouri.