Location: Pittsfield, MA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shift (Day). Exact start/end times vary by unit and will be provided by the facility

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $81 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

• Prepare, grossly describe, and dissect surgical pathology specimens with precision and care
• Perform postmortem examinations under the medical direction of pathologists
• Collect, label, and track specimens to ensure specimen integrity and accurate patient identification
• Document findings and complete required paperwork and records in HIS/LIS systems
• Exercise independent judgment to organize and prioritize workflow in a busy lab environment
• Collaborate with pathologists, technologists, and clinical teams to support timely diagnostic services
• Maintain and operate laboratory instrumentation appropriate to the scope of the position
• Adhere to safety, quality, and infection control procedures to protect patients and staff

Qualifications

• PA ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) certification required; equivalent certification not accepted
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Pathology Assistant required
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Current, verifiable work history and a supervisory signed reference from within the past two years
• Completed Pathology Assistant skills checklist current to within 1 year
• Must provide permanent address at profile upload and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
• Must have reliable personal vehicle for local travel to/from facility
• Ability to work additional hours or shifts in emergency situations when needed

Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong gross description and gross dissection skills
• Experience performing postmortem examinations
• Familiarity with HIS and LIS systems for specimen tracking and documentation
• Competence with assorted laboratory instrumentation and specimen handling techniques
• Excellent attention to detail and specimen labeling accuracy
• Ability to work accurately under stress and remain alert for extended periods
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Independent judgement, organization, and initiative to prioritize workload

Benefits

• A welcoming team and supportive lab culture that values your expertise
• Opportunity to work in a full-service regional medical center with advanced diagnostics
• Professional growth and hands-on experience with a wide variety of specimens
• Paid non-billable orientation so you can get comfortable before you start
• Clear scheduling expectations so you know when to plan your life outside work
• Licensure and certification support guidance from staffing team
• A chance to make meaningful impact on patient care every day
• Work with experienced pathologists and colleagues who appreciate your skills

Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA

Pittsfield sits in the beautiful Berkshires, so when you’re off shift you can explore Mount Greylock State Reservation hikes, visit the Berkshire Museum, catch a show at Tanglewood in nearby Lenox during season, or enjoy contemporary art at MASS MoCA in North Adams. Local farms, cozy cafes, and regional dining make weekends fun. For day trips you’re a scenic drive from the Hudson Valley, Albany, or cultural hotspots in western Massachusetts. It’s a great blend of outdoor adventure and small city comforts.

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