Pride Health
Pride Health
is hiring a
Pathologist’s Assistant
to support our client’s facility in
Detroit, MI 48202.
This is a
13-week contract opportunity , offering a competitive pay rate and the chance to work in a high-volume surgical pathology environment within a leading healthcare system.
Job Summary The Pathologist’s Assistant provides advanced anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. This role involves gross examination of surgical specimens, assistance with post-mortem examinations, quality assurance activities, and collaboration with pathology residents and laboratory teams to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Perform gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical specimens for microscopic examination, including frozen and permanent sections. Accession specimens and ensure proper identification in accordance with surgical pathology policies. Prepare specimen containers and tissue cassettes accurately and efficiently. Assist with resident training and competency assessment following departmental guidelines. Perform gross photography of specimens and maintain related documentation. Support tumor procurement activities for biorepository use, including documentation and quality indicators. Participate in departmental quality assurance and quality control initiatives. Maintain and monitor instruments, equipment, and refrigeration units in assigned work areas. Manage inventory of frozen section and surgical pathology laboratory supplies. Select and dispose of gross tissues and extremities after report finalization. Perform autopsies, including external examination, organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, tissue submission, and dictation. Assist with additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university –
Required Certifications: Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist’s Assistant program
OR PA (ASCP) Certification –
Required Experience: Minimum
5 years of experience
as a Pathologist’s Assistant in surgical pathology –
Required
Skills & Attributes: Strong knowledge of anatomic pathology and surgical specimen handling Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Effective communication and teamwork abilities Self-directed, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning Willingness to instruct and support training of others
Additional Information Location:
Detroit, MI 48202 Duration:
13 weeks Schedule:
Day Shift | 8-hour shifts | 40 hours/week
Local Pay range: $55-$64/hour *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
Travel Gross Pay: $2600 - $2840/Week *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Interested? Apply now!
About Pride Health Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
is hiring a
Pathologist’s Assistant
to support our client’s facility in
Detroit, MI 48202.
This is a
13-week contract opportunity , offering a competitive pay rate and the chance to work in a high-volume surgical pathology environment within a leading healthcare system.
Job Summary The Pathologist’s Assistant provides advanced anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. This role involves gross examination of surgical specimens, assistance with post-mortem examinations, quality assurance activities, and collaboration with pathology residents and laboratory teams to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Perform gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical specimens for microscopic examination, including frozen and permanent sections. Accession specimens and ensure proper identification in accordance with surgical pathology policies. Prepare specimen containers and tissue cassettes accurately and efficiently. Assist with resident training and competency assessment following departmental guidelines. Perform gross photography of specimens and maintain related documentation. Support tumor procurement activities for biorepository use, including documentation and quality indicators. Participate in departmental quality assurance and quality control initiatives. Maintain and monitor instruments, equipment, and refrigeration units in assigned work areas. Manage inventory of frozen section and surgical pathology laboratory supplies. Select and dispose of gross tissues and extremities after report finalization. Perform autopsies, including external examination, organ inspection, evisceration, dissection, tissue submission, and dictation. Assist with additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university –
Required Certifications: Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist’s Assistant program
OR PA (ASCP) Certification –
Required Experience: Minimum
5 years of experience
as a Pathologist’s Assistant in surgical pathology –
Required
Skills & Attributes: Strong knowledge of anatomic pathology and surgical specimen handling Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Effective communication and teamwork abilities Self-directed, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning Willingness to instruct and support training of others
Additional Information Location:
Detroit, MI 48202 Duration:
13 weeks Schedule:
Day Shift | 8-hour shifts | 40 hours/week
Local Pay range: $55-$64/hour *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
Travel Gross Pay: $2600 - $2840/Week *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Interested? Apply now!
About Pride Health Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.