What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Pathology Assistant Job position at Healthforce?
Pathology Assistant — Pathology position in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Start date: 11/02/2026. This is a travel - temporary assignment lasting 13 weeks with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift: 8-hour days. Hospital setting with a focus on surgical specimen preparation, gross description, and support ofPathology services. One opening.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 3,358 to 3,411 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour days
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Travel assignment in an acute care pathology department
- 1 opening
Responsibilities
- Maintain accuracy of patient identification on all specimens processed for microscopic examination.
- Perform surgical specimen dissection on simple to complex cases and provide quality material for routine histology studies; obtain pathologist input for gross specimen analysis when appropriate.
- Conduct frozen sections and maintain cryostats; dictate complete and accurate gross descriptions.
- Communicate findings and results in a timely, professional manner with pathologists and providers.
- Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the cleanliness of the gross cutting area and morgue; dispose of tissues and reagents per procedures.
- Perform quality control and routine preventive maintenance; keep gross bench procedures manual current with CAP compliance review.
Requirements
- Completion of NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Program
- ASCP certification or exam-ready with certification prior to start date
- Preferred: prior grossing experience
- Ability to perform duties under supervision of a pathologist and in an on-site hospital pathology setting
- Eligibility to work in the stated location and to participate in a travel assignment
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- 13-week assignment
- Travel-focused assignment with staffing support
- Professional onboarding and ongoing recruiter support throughout the assignment
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Salary : $3,358 - $3,411