Pathology Physician Assistant

Join a high-volume hospital laboratory as a Pathology Assistant in Morgantown, West Virginia. This 13-week travel contract offers an experienced Pathologists' Assistant the opportunity to perform anatomic pathology gross examination and support complex specimen evaluation in a collaborative gross room environment, with exposure to approximately 160 cases and 700 blocks per day. Morgantown offers a welcoming college-town atmosphere surrounded by scenic Appalachian landscapes and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

• Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,540-$2,730
• Assignment Type: 13-week Pathology Assistant travel contract
• Start Date: October 8, 2026
• End Date: January 7, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital and anatomic pathology gross room
• Schedule: Day shift; detailed schedule notes indicate approximately 8-hour shifts with start times between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m.
• Shift Duration: The listing identifies a 12-hour rotating shift designation; current department notes describe 8-hour day shifts. Schedule details should be confirmed during the interview process.
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend, Holiday, and Call Requirements: None indicated
• Training: Department-specific training provided by experienced Pathology Assistants

• At least 1 year of experience as a Pathology Assistant or Pathologists' Assistant, with increasing experience in case complexity and volume
• Current ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant is required
• Completion of an accredited Pathologists' Assistant program preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in an academic medical center preferred
• Experience with Epic Beaker AP and voice recognition systems preferred
• Strong knowledge of anatomic pathology specimen handling, gross examination, and surgical pathology procedures

• Perform gross examination of simple, moderate, and complex tissue specimens
• Process a varied daily workload consisting of small specimens, biopsies, and complex surgical pathology cases
• Assist with frozen sections, averaging approximately 5-10 cases per day
• Safely use cryostats, bone saws, scalpels, knives, and other gross room equipment
• Accurately document specimen findings and workflow in Epic Beaker AP and related laboratory information systems
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, laboratory professionals, and other members of the anatomic pathology team
• Maintain quality, safety, and regulatory standards throughout specimen preparation and examination

Apply now to join this hospital pathology team and advance your career with a Pathology Assistant travel assignment in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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