Pathologists Assistant
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Trinitas Hospital

Pathologist Assistant/Pathology Technician

Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey Specialty: Laboratory Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day (5 x 7.5 hours), 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Weekends/Holidays: No weekends or holidays

Hospital Overview

• 554-bed teaching hospital offering anatomic and clinical pathology services
• Pathology Department supports surgical specimen examination and dissection, histologic tissue processing, intraoperative consultations with frozen sections, and autopsy procedures
• Works closely with pathologists and clinical teams on diagnosis, quality assurance, and pathology education

Requirements

• Position: Pathologists' Assistant with 2 years of experience required
• Recent experience: Pathologists' Assistant experience within the last year
• Work setting: Experience in a hospital setting
• Autopsy support: Assist with autopsies, including organ removal and examination
• Intraoperative support: Prepare materials for intraoperative consults
• Background check: Criminal background check within 30 days of start. Attestations are not acceptable.
• Exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List within 30 days of start, updated for each extension or renewal
• Driver's license or state ID: Government-issued photo ID, provided within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify: Required to clear
• Health documents (required for clearance):

  • TB screening: one TB blood test within 3 months of start, or a 2-step TB skin test (first step within 12 months, second step within 3 months)
  • Physical exam within the past 12 months, stating the candidate is cleared for the essential functions of the job and is free of communicable disease
  • Immunity documentation for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B
  • Tdap within the past 10 years
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption (pre-start deadline 9/15/2026)
  • Negative 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start
• Fit testing: Mandatory on-site N95 fit test on the first day, with respirator medical clearance completed beforehand
• History: Employment application or resume showing 7 years of work history, and 2 references within the last 2 years (at least one managerial)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: ASCP PA strongly preferred
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience assisting with surgical specimens, autopsies, or pathology laboratory procedures

Certifications Not Required

• BLS is not required for Pathology Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Gross exam and dissection of large or complex specimens under supervision, including advanced grossing skills
• Select, prepare, and submit tissue for histology
• Prepare materials for intraoperative consults
• Assist with postmortem examinations, including organ removal and examination
• Document gross findings and specimens in pathology systems, and photograph specimens for diagnostic or teaching use
• Maintain pathology equipment and ensure proper function
• Handle and dispose of reagents, chemicals, and medical waste per institutional and regulatory standards
• Apply advanced knowledge of anatomy and pathological specimen evaluation, with precision in specimen handling
• May train or mentor staff and students; other duties and projects as assigned
• Intermediate pathology laboratory equipment operation and intermediate lab safety and regulatory compliance

Scheduling and Floating

• Floating: Candidates must float within their skillset without exception.
• Time off requests: Priority given to submissions with a screenshot confirming time-off and schedule requests. No requests will be approved after offer.
• Call-off policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Local candidates: Accepted
• Dress code: Any color scrubs or lab attire; lab coat provided