Pathologists Assistant, Anatomic and Pediatric Pathology
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's National Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pathologists Assistant

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position requires a Pathologists Assistant with 2+ years of experience.
• Specialty focus: Anatomic Pathology / Pediatric Pathology.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with possible overtime if cases run late.
• No weekend shifts.
• Shift type: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (Day shift).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pathology Assistant license in District of Columbia.
• Pathology Assistant with at least 2 years of experience.
• Pathology Assistant experience within the last year.
• A Bachelor's degree.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information.
• Fit test for N95 or PAPR respirators within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers required with lab values and reference ranges:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive quantitative titer).
  • Hepatitis B series and quantitative surface antibody titer.
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer).
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (must include marijuana).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required for tracking.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references dated within the past two years (preferably supervisors/managers).
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines and be submitted immediately after signing.
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment and pass/fail testing where applicable.
• Facility-specific training modules and compliance training may be required prior to start.

Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required.
• This is a day shift position with no weekend work.
• All certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of the start date.
• Candidates must comply with all background checks and health documentation requirements before starting.

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