Job Summary:
The Los Angeles, California area is seeking a qualified Pathologists' Assistant for a one-year contract position. The role involves supporting the Anatomic Pathology Department under the supervision of senior staff. Candidates must bring their license on the first day and have at least one year of relevant experience. The position offers a flexible schedule between 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Candidates must be currently working as a Pathologists' Assistant with a strong work history.
Job Details:
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Specialty Name: Pathology Assistant
Shift Hours: 8 hours per day (schedule flexible between 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.)
Minimum Hours Per Week: 40.0 hours
Start Date: 07/20/2026
Required Qualifications:
- No minimum years of experience required, but candidates must have at least 1+ year experience as a Pathologists' Assistant
- Must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Completion of a NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) accredited Pathologists' Assistant program
- PA (ASCP) certification or eligibility to obtain certification within 12 months of hire, with certification attached at submission
- Currently working as a Pathologists' Assistant with a good work history
Additional Information:
- Candidates must answer the following questions on their resume:
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a biological or health sciences field (e.g., biology, biomedical science, etc.)?
- Have you completed a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant educational program?
- What is the name of the Pathologists' Assistant program you completed?
- Responsibilities include specimen description, photographing, grossing, assisting with frozen sections, and supporting administrative tasks within the department.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
