Pathologists' Assistant

Job Title: Pathologists’ Assistant
Job Location: Central Oklahoma
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day shift
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 02/20/27
Estimated Pay Range: TBD
Duration: 4-6 months
Shift: Day Shift, 5x8 hours
Weekend Coverage: None
Call: Autopsy call as required

About the Facility

Join the pathology team at a major academic medical center in Central Oklahoma supporting a large hospital laboratory and comprehensive pathology services. This assignment offers exposure to surgical pathology, frozen sections, specimen processing, and autopsy services within a collaborative academic environment.

The role is performed under direct supervision and is well suited for a laboratory professional with experience in surgical pathology, specimen processing, or other anatomic pathology functions.

Position Highlights

• Monday–Friday, Day shift
• No scheduled weekend shifts
• Autopsy call as required
• 13-week assignment
• Major academic medical center environment
• 1–3 years of laboratory technical experience required
• Surgical pathology/grossing experience preferred
• Assist with frozen section preparation
• Opportunity to participate in autopsy services
• Routine histology responsibilities may be required

Clinical Responsibilities

The position provides a broad range of anatomic pathology responsibilities, including:

• Gross descriptions of simple and limited specimens
• Frozen section preparation and slide processing
• Autopsy assistance and preparation
• Specimen receiving, identification, and processing
• Tissue cassette labeling and block control
• Specimen photography for documentation and conferences
• Routine histology tasks as needed
• Laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of laboratory technical experience
• Strong understanding of laboratory processes and specimen handling
• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology
• Ability to follow established technical procedures and instructions
• Surgical pathology or grossing experience preferred
• Frozen section experience preferred
• Autopsy experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform technical problem solving
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Dependable attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Perform gross descriptions of simple and limited pathology specimens as authorized
• Assist with preparation of frozen tissue sections, including labeling, cutting, and staining
• Prepare patients for evisceration during autopsy procedures
• Participate in autopsy call as required
• Receive specimens using appropriate patient identifiers and labeling requirements
• Register and process outpatient specimens within the electronic medical record
• Label tissue cassettes using block control sheets
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Photograph specimens for documentation and conference preparation
• Assist with specimen procurement, identification, and proper handling
• Perform routine histology duties as assigned
• Follow all hospital and laboratory safety policies and PPE requirements
• Complete annual competency assessments and maintain professional development
• Maintain accurate and organized records
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory staff, and other caregivers
• Perform other duties as assigned

About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing:

Aligned to Laboratories. Dedicated to People. Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the ONLY Staffing Agency founded by a Pathologists’ Assistant that Only Focuses on Labs!

With 12 years of laboratory experience, we specialize in placing pathologists’ assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, and lab leaders find travel, permanent, and temp to perm laboratory positions nationwide.

As an employee of Nicklas Laboratory Staffing, we provide employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance active on day one. We also provide you with no cost employer malpractice insurance, and a matching retirement program where you are fully vested.

This is your professional journey – Nicklas Laboratory Staffing will be your Advocate. You’ve worked hard to build your skills. Let us help you find the perfect opportunity to put them to use. We make the job search easy, stress-free, and tailored to what matters to you. Whether you’re looking for flexibility in a travel position, or a permanent role with career growth, we are here to help you thrive.