Travel Pathology Assistant

Compunnel Healthcare is seeking a travel Pathology Assistant for a travel job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty:
  Pathology Assistant
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  02/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Pathologists Assistant with 2+ years experience

A Pathology Assistant in Surgical Pathology supports the diagnostic process by managing and processing surgical specimens under the supervision of a pathologist. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens; performing detailed gross examinations; orienting, inking, measuring, and systematically dissecting complex and routine surgical specimens; selecting representative tissue sections based on clinical history and diagnostic requirements; and accurately describing findings in the gross dictation. The Pathology Assistant prepares and labels cassettes to ensure optimal tissue processing, preserves specimen integrity and chain of custody, and adheres to established protocols and regulatory standards.

PA(ASCP) certification preferred.

• Maintains accession records according to established procedures;
Correctly accessions, labels, fixes and directs specimens received in the gross room;
Determines when and what action is required to ensure accuracy in the processing of surgical pathology specimens;
Performs grossing with description and dissection that is clear, concise and complete.
• Enhances efficiency, production, and output with appropriate task prioritization;
Ensures specimen receipt with identification verification procedures;
Evaluates specimen condition while maintaining specimen integrity;
Coordinates accession activities with the clerical staff along with other professional staff;
Performs quality audits as required.
• Ensures that proper supplies are available and maintains clean, sterile working area;
Keeps supplies at acceptable levels;
Maintains instruments at top performance;
Performs PM according to manufacturer’s recommendation and department policy.
• Performs duties in an independent manner;
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed;
Regularly helps others;
Willingly accepts and performs new or added tasks as assigned by the supervisor;
Consistently reports to supervisor any suggestions or positive changes / recommendations to departmental policies / procedures;
Strives to always put time to good use.
• Works well with supervisors and those in authority;
Works at establishing a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the laboratory;
Maintains a positive rapport with medical staff and hospital personnel;
Communicates in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory Safety Requirements;
Reports hazards to the Safety Office or Supervisor when found;
Completes mandatory in-services on or before the due date;
Responsible for maintaining adequate staffing on all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Compunnel Healthcare Job  # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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