Job Description

Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pathology Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Pathology Assistant Jobs – Hospital Laboratory, Philadelphia, PA\n\n

Advance your healthcare career as a Pathology Assistant in a leading hospital laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA (19107). This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to support surgical pathology operations, specimen processing, and laboratory safety in one of Pennsylvania's most vibrant healthcare environments. Join our healthcare team and experience Philadelphia's renowned culture, historic landmarks, and diverse culinary scene while making a difference in patient care.

\n\nPathology Assistant Job Details\n\n

\n\t
• Location: On-site at a top hospital in Philadelphia, PA (19107)
\n\t
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Local
\n\t
• Hours per Week: 40
\n\t
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (potential for extension)
\n\t
• Start Date: October 20, 2025
\n\t
• Hourly Pay Rate: $70
\n\t
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2,970
\n

\n\nPathology Assistant Qualifications\n\n

\n\t
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pathology Assistant in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting
\n\t
• Proficient in specimen accessioning, labeling, and grossing
\n\t
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
\n\t
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
\n\t
• Commitment to laboratory safety, compliance, and hospital policies
\n

\n\nPathology Assistant Responsibilities\n\n

\n\t
• Maintain accurate accession records and ensure proper specimen labeling and fixation in accordance with hospital laboratory standards
\n\t
• Perform grossing with detailed, concise, and complete descriptions and dissections for surgical pathology specimens
\n\t
• Enhance laboratory efficiency through effective task prioritization, workflow coordination, and clinical support
\n\t
• Verify specimen receipt and integrity; coordinate activities with clerical and professional staff
\n\t
• Conduct quality audits and maintain clean, sterile work areas and laboratory instruments
\n\t
• Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment as per hospital policy
\n\t
• Support staffing needs across all shifts, including weekends and holidays
\n\t
• Communicate professionally with medical staff, hospital personnel, and supervisors
\n\t
• Comply with all hospital and laboratory safety requirements and healthcare regulations
\n\t
• Contribute to departmental improvements and perform additional duties as assigned
\n

\n\n

Apply now to join our Philadelphia healthcare team as a Pathology Assistant and take the next step in your clinical laboratory career!

\n\nBenefits\n\n

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

\n\nAbout GHR\n\n

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

\n\nEqual Opportunity\n\n

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
\n
\n #allied-oth
\n#LI-SF1
\n 

\n

Planet Healthcare Job ID #411076. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital

About Planet Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Locum, Local area, Immediate start, All shifts, Shift work,

Similar Jobs