Pathology Assistant
Employer: We-Care Staffing
Location: Grand Forks, ND 58201
Specialty: Allied Health
Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Mid-level
Compensation: $100–$101/hour
Work setting: On-site / hybrid
About This Pathology Assistant Role
Pathology Assistant – Contract Location: Grand Forks, ND Facility: Altru Hospital Contract: 13 weeks Start Date: November 2, 2026 Schedule: 5 × 8-hour shifts | 40 hours/week Positions: 1 EMR: Epic Position Overview Altru Health System is seeking a qualified Pathology Assistant to support its Pathology department in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Pathology Assistant works under the direct or indirect supervision of a Pathologist and assists with surgical specimen preparation, gross examination, frozen sections, gross description dictation, quality control, and department operations. Responsibilities Perform surgical specimen dissection ranging from simple to complex specimens. Prepare…
We-Care Staffing is hiring a Pathology Assistant for Grand Forks, ND. This contract allied health opportunity is one of many active medical careers indexed on Medical.Careers and is part of the broader MedicalRecruiting.com hiring network. Use the apply button on this listing to submit your CV directly to the hiring team or recruiting partner managing this search.
Responsibilities
- Perform surgical specimen dissection from simple to complex specimens.
- Prepare quality tissue specimens for routine histology and specialized testing.
- Perform frozen sections and maintain cryostat equipment.
- Dictate complete and accurate gross descriptions.
- Maintain accurate patient and specimen identification.
- Communicate effectively with pathologists and providers.
Requirements
- Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program required
- ASCP certification required prior to start date
- Candidates who are ASCP exam-ready may be considered if certification is obtained before the start date
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Prior grossing experience preferred
- Knowledge of anatomic pathology procedures and surgical specimen handling
How to Apply for This Pathology Assistant Position
Submit a current CV that lists active state licensure, board certifications and life-support credentials as applicable, DEA registration where relevant, and a concise summary of clinical experience by setting and patient population. Initial screening conversations typically cover practice fit, schedule expectations, geographic flexibility, compensation range, and timing. For physician and advanced practice roles, credentialing and privileging usually run in parallel with offer negotiation and can take 60 to 120 days; plan your start date accordingly.
About We-Care Staffing
We-Care Staffing partners with Medical.Careers and the MedicalRecruiting.com network to fill clinical and operational roles across the United States. Additional context about the practice setting, patient population, and team structure is provided during the initial screening conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this Pathology Assistant job located?
This Pathology Assistant position is based in Grand Forks, ND. Review the listing for full schedule, on-call, and any travel expectations before applying.
What does this Pathology Assistant role pay?
$100–$101/hour. Compensation depends on experience, schedule, and any productivity or call obligations. Total compensation may also include benefits, retirement, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and signing or relocation incentives where applicable.
Is this position full-time, part-time, or contract?
Contract. We-Care Staffing sets the formal engagement model; confirm hours, weekend or call coverage, and benefits during your screening conversation.
Is this Pathology Assistant role remote?
This Pathology Assistant position is on-site or hybrid based in Grand Forks, ND. Review the description for any travel or schedule expectations.
How do I apply to this Pathology Assistant job?
Use the apply button on the listing to submit your CV directly to We-Care Staffing or the recruiting partner managing this search. Have current state licensure, board certifications where applicable, and a concise summary of recent clinical experience ready before applying.