Job Title: Pathologists AssistantJob Location: Las Vegas, NVSchedule: M-F 5p-130a - Evening ShiftWeekly Estimated Pay or Pay Range: Salary Range $100-130K/yearAbout the location: Las Vegas, Nevada, is a world-renowned city famous for its vibrant nightlife, entertainment, and casinos, earning it the nickname The Entertainment Capital of the World. Beyond the Strip, Las Vegas offers a growing suburban community, diverse dining, and quick access to stunning desert landscapes like Red Rock Canyon. It's also an emerging hub for business, hospitality, and innovation.Qualifications:1-year surgical gross experience, including large, complex/complicated specimensBachelors Degree(Required)AAPA Fellowship status and/or PA (ASCP)(Required)Current state licensure, if applicable(Required)Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489. (Required)NAACLS approved Pathologist Assistant training programKey Responsibilities:Assist the department manager/supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the surgical pathology area. Help to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the grossing staff.Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities as authorized by the laboratory director/technical supervisor.Perform gross examination and dissection of large, complex/complicated specimens in preparation for Histologic processing. Typically hospital-based, whole organ specimens.Provide technical instructions, training, and guidance to pathologist assistants/grossing technicians, students, and lab assistants in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work.May be responsible for orientation, training and training verification of newly hired grossing staff.May perform New Hire QC for pathologist assistants, grossing technicians, and any histotechs performing gross examination.May administer competency assessment, including direct observation, to grossing staff.Provide input to department manager/supervisor for employee performance reviewsMay assist with establishing the level of supervision (direct vs. indirect) for each specimen type for each individual performing gross.Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types.? This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimensEnsure compliance with all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards.Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.Perform troubleshooting when necessary and have the ability to exercise independent judgment, if required.Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.Coordinate and monitor workflowMay act as a key contact person for pathologist, grossing and histology staff to identify problem areas and recommend changes to workflowMay be responsible for monitoring HPAP as neededMay participate with the development and/or monitoring of quality indicators for the QMPFollow the laboratorys applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.Comply with Quest Diagnostics corporate continuing education requirements for grossing personnel as well as those required to maintain state licensure and/or CMP.Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing: Aligned to Laboratories. Dedicated to People. Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the ONLY Staffing Agency founded by a Pathologists Assistant that Only Focuses on Labs!With 12 years of laboratory experience, we specialize in placing pathologists assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, and lab leaders in travel, permanent, and temp to perm laboratory positions nationwide.As an employee of Nicklas Laboratory Staffing, we provide employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance active on day one. We also provide you with no cost employer malpractice insurance, and a matching retirement program where you are fully vested.This is your professional journey Nicklas Laboratory Staffing will be your Advocate. Youve worked hard to build your skills. Let us help you find the perfect opportunity to put them to use. We make the job search easy, stress-free, and tailored to what matters to you. Whether youre looking for flexibility in a travel position, or a permanent role with career growth, we are here to help you thrive.