Job Description

Job Description

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel Pathologists' Assistant for a travel job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pathologists' Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Pathologist Assistant

Location: Detroit, MI 48202
Job Duration: 13 Weeks (Contract)
Shift: Evening/Night | 5x8-Hour Shifts
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Interview: 30-minute MS Teams interview

Job Summary

The Pathologist Assistant provides services in Anatomic Pathology under the direction and supervision of a qualified Pathologist. This role supports surgical pathology and post-mortem examinations and assists with specimen preparation, dissection, documentation, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens, biopsies, and complex cases
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• Select and submit tissue sections for microscopic examination (frozen and permanent sections)
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• Accession specimens and ensure proper identification per surgical pathology policies
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• Assist with resident training, technical instruction, and competency assessment
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• Perform gross photography of specimens as required
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• Support tumor procurement for biorepository and complete required documentation
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• Assist with quality assurance and quality control activities
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• Maintain instruments, equipment, refrigerators, and lab supplies
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• Manage inventory and submit supply orders
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• Perform autopsies, including examination, dissection, tissue submission, and documentation
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• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience

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• Minimum 5 years of Pathologist Assistant experience
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• Strong knowledge of surgical pathology procedures
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Willingness to teach and train others
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• Flexible, self-directed, and detail-oriented

Education

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  Required: Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university

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Certifications & Licensure

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• Required: Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist Assistant program OR prior certification by the American Association of Pathologist's Assistants (AAPA)
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• Preferred: PA (ASCP) certification

HonorVet Technologies Job ID #31642023. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pathologists Assistant

About HonorVet Technologies

HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes

Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.

As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.

At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Continuing Education
• Medical benefits
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Dental benefits
• Guaranteed Hours
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Bereavement
• Holiday Pay
• Sick pay
• Retention bonus

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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