Pathologists' Assistant
Nicklas Laboratory Staffing
Greensburg, PA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$3,200–$3,600 Per Week
LOCATION
Greensburg, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Location: Butler, PA
Duration: 8 weeks, ASAP start
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8.5-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
Pay: $3200-$3600/week depending on experience (includes transportation, lodging, per diem)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Pathologists Assistant for an 8-week travel assignment in Butler, Pennsylvania. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a team of pathologists in a collaborative environment, supporting a steady surgical pathology service. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently and managing a diverse caseload with minimal on-site PA support.
Practice Environment
- Approximately 23,000 surgical specimens annually
- Team includes 5 pathologists
- Supported by 2 grossing technicians (1 full-time, 1 part-time)
- No autopsy responsibilities
Qualifications
- Masters degree from an accredited Pathologists Assistant program
- ASCP certification as a Pathologists Assistant (required)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing PA
- Strong proficiency in grossing a variety of specimen types and performing frozen sections
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Key Responsibilities
- Perform gross examination, description, and dissection of a wide range of surgical pathology specimens
- Conduct intraoperative consultations, including frozen section preparation and processing
- Ensure accurate specimen accessioning, labeling, and documentation
- Prepare and submit tissue sections for histologic processing
- Maintain compliance with CAP guidelines and institutional protocols
- Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff to support efficient workflow and turnaround times
About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing: Aligned to Laboratories. Dedicated to People. Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the ONLY Staffing Agency founded by a Pathologists Assistant that Only Focuses on Labs!
With 12 years of laboratory experience, we specialize in placing pathologists, pathologists assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, medical lab techs, medical lab scientists, and lab leaders in travel, permanent, and temp-to-perm laboratory positions nationwide.
As an employee of Nicklas Laboratory Staffing, we provide employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance active on day one. We also provide you with no cost employer malpractice insurance, and a matching retirement program where you are fully vested.
This is your professional journey Nicklas Laboratory Staffing will be your Advocate. Youve worked hard to build your skills. Let us help you find the perfect opportunity to put them to use. We make the job search easy, stress-free, and tailored to what matters to you. Whether youre looking for flexibility in a travel position, or a permanent role with career growth, we are here to help you thrive.
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