Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Day shift (5x8-hour schedule, no evenings or weekend call)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Gross surgical specimens and biopsies with care and precision, including moderately complex resections
• Prepare and process tissues for histology, ensuring specimens are ready for accurate diagnosis
• Perform specimen accessioning, fixation, labeling and receipt with meticulous attention to detail
• Section surgical pathology specimens and assist with gross examination and dissection of large/complex cases
• Select tissue for karyotyping from products of conception and assist with limited research tissue procurement
• Document findings and maintain accurate records in EPIC/Beaker to support patient care and lab workflow
• Assist and train pathology residents in gross room techniques — mentor the next generation of lab pros
• Support tumor triage and coordinate with lab teams to maintain high-quality specimen handling

Qualifications

• PA (ASCP) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience grossing biopsies and moderately complex resections
• NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant education required OR MD Pathologist with grossing experience
• Experience with EPIC/Beaker charting systems preferred
• Comfort working primarily with benign surgical pathology specimens and occasional cancer resections
• Background check and medical screening (including vaccinations) required prior to start
• Teaching hospital or research/teaching institution experience is a plus
• Able to work the posted day shift schedule; no autopsy duties and no evening/weekend call

Education

• NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program required, or MD Pathologist with grossing experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Surgical pathology and macroscopic description of gross anatomic features
• Gross examination, dissection and sectioning of surgical specimens
• Specimen accessioning, fixation, handling and labeling best practices
• Preparation of tissues for histological processing and familiarity with histology workflows
• Experience with EPIC and Beaker laboratory/charting systems
• Tumor triage, specimen radiography and reporting test results
• Basic familiarity with immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, image analysis and electron microscopy (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, clear documentation skills and ability to teach gross room techniques

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and disability benefits for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge — we believe rest makes great work
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and helps you grow professionally

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively, midwestern hub with plenty to explore on your time off. Stroll through the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques and great dining, or visit the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens for a peaceful escape. The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and COSI science museum are great weekend stops. Outdoorsy types will enjoy the Scioto Mile riverfront parks and nearby Hocking Hills State Park for hiking and waterfalls (about an hour away). Enjoy craft breweries, a thriving food scene, and easy day trips to Cincinnati or Cleveland when you want a change of scenery.

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