Posted 10/08/2026 · Job #527369
Hospital Pathology Assistant- Morgantown, West Virginia
Job Description
Pathology Assistant (Pathologists’ Assistant) – Hospital Travel Contract in Morgantown, WV
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.
Pathology Assistant Job Details
- 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
Pathologists’ Assistant Job Requirements
- 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
Pathology Assistant Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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