Travel Pathology Assistant - $2,998 per week in Danbury, CT

Job Title: Pathologist Profession: Pathology / Laboratory Specialty: Pathology Duration: 13 months Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 7.5 Experience: 2 years License: Postgraduate training with an approved NAACLS program or equivalent required Certifications: None specified Must-Have: - Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning and obtain clinical history. - Assist with gross description, dissect surgical specimens, and prepare tissue for processing. - Assist pathologists in frozen section preparation and in the procurement of FNA specimens. - Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures. - Photograph pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides. Description: This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to pathology. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate specimen accessioning. The candidate must obtain clinical history relevant to the specimens. Duties involve assisting with gross descriptions and dissection of surgical specimens. Preparation of tissue for processing is a key responsibility. The individual will perform tasks related to frozen section preparation. Procurement of fine needle aspiration specimens is necessary. Biological specimens must be obtained for analysis and special procedures. Photography of significant gross specimens and microscopic slides is required.