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Pathologists' Assistant Job – Hospital Travel Assignment in Patchogue, NY

Travel Pathologists' Assistant opportunity in Patchogue, New York: Join a hospital laboratory team and apply your surgical pathology expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative clinical setting in Suffolk County on Long Island.

This short-term healthcare assignment offers the chance to make an immediate impact in surgical pathology while enjoying the charm of Patchogue, waterfront areas, local dining, and nearby community amenities. There is also potential to continue on a per diem basis after the assignment.

Job Details

• Setting: Hospital laboratory / pathology
• Location: Patchogue, New York 11772
• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 5
• Schedule: Primarily 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional 10:00 AM–6:00 PM shifts
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,240–$3,470

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• At least 2 years of hospital clinical laboratory experience
• Experience in surgical pathology required
• ASCP or ASCP-PA certification preferred
• Experience with EPIC preferred; documentation system experience required
• Strong skills in gross examination, specimen handling, and histological processing
• Comfort reviewing scans, X-rays, and laboratory results to support clinical decision-making
• Ability to meet New York compliance requirements for assignment onboarding

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection of small biopsies and large or complex surgical pathology specimens
• Prepare detailed macroscopic descriptions of gross anatomic features
• Section surgical pathology specimens and prepare tissue for histological processing
• Receive, identify, accession, and label specimens accurately
• Capture and analyze gross and microscopic photographs as needed
• Review relevant patient clinical information, including imaging and lab data
• Support the pathology team with careful, detail-oriented specimen processing in a hospital setting

Apply now for this Pathologists' Assistant travel job in Patchogue, NY, and join a respected hospital laboratory team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.