Associate Pathologist Jobs in Oklahoma (NOW HIRING)

Pride Health is hiring a Travel Pathologist Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Oklahoma City, OK locations. This is a 26 weeks assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Travel Pathologist Assistant

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Pay rate: $2200 - $2300 weekly

Duration: 26 weeks

5x8s Day Shift: Monday–Friday,8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pathologist Assistant to support anatomic pathology services under the supervision of a Pathologist. In this role, you will contribute to surgical pathology and autopsy services through specimen preparation, gross examination, dissection, and accurate documentation, ensuring timely and precise diagnostic outcomes.

Under direct supervision, you will perform gross descriptions of simple or limited specimens, assist during autopsies, prepare frozen section slides, and support routine histology tasks.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient testing following authorized technical procedures

• Meet established turnaround times for test results and reporting

• Accurately receive and log specimens using proper identification and EMR systems

• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment

• Label tissue cassettes and prepare frozen tissue sections (cutting, labeling, staining)

• Conduct gross descriptions of limited pathology specimens

• Assist with autopsy preparation, including evisceration support

• Participate in on-call autopsy rotations

• Photograph specimens for documentation and case review

• Adhere to all safety protocols, including PPE usage

• Maintain accurate, organized records and documentation

• Complete annual competency assessments and pursue professional development

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years of laboratory technical experience

• Strong understanding of laboratory testing procedures

• Ability to work collaboratively and follow detailed instructions

• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills

• Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential information

• Ability to multitask and stay composed under pressure

• Knowledge of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures

• Effective communication with healthcare teams

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities

• Understanding of specimen handling and pre-analytical processes

• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology

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Education

• Required: Associate’s degree or higher

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field

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If you're ready to contribute to high-quality patient care and advance your career in pathology, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.