Surgical Pathologists Assistant
Dallas, Texas
Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pathologists Assistant

Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Pathologists Assistant with experience in surgical pathology. Scrubs are provided for this role.

Required Qualifications

• ASCP certification
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pathologists Assistant, with experience within the last year
• Surgical Pathology experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID (passport acceptable in lieu of driver’s license or state ID)
• I9 or attestation
• E-Verify or attestation
• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year criminal history and sex offender search
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 30 days of start (no rapid drug screens)
• 2 professional references within 3 years of hire

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA or ARC accepted at start; must renew with AHA only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required for certain units; verify if applicable
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (two attempts allowed; required for certain specialties)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification, T-CAR) are unit-specific and may not apply to this role

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination required
• Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 12 months; annual updates required
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series and positive titer or signed declination form)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Information

• Photo for badge required (passport style, clear background)
• Scrubs provided
• Must sign job description and facility-specific forms prior to start
• Fit mask test completed onsite during orientation, updated annually

This position is ideal for a certified Pathologists Assistant with surgical pathology experience seeking a travel contract in Texas.