Pathology Assistant

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals. The Pathology Assistant role at Johns Hopkins Hospital provides temporary support while offering the feel of membership in a large organization. Employees join a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best physicians and allied health professionals in the world.

The Pathology Assistant performs gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens under the general direction of a pathologist. This includes complex surgical resections along with description and tissue sectioning for histological preparation. Specimens are obtained from operating rooms for frozen sectioning and gross reporting.

Daily work involves specimen photography and radiography as needed along with collection and distribution of tissue to the tumor bank and investigators. Equipment used includes cryostats, gross stations, dictation systems, x-ray machines, and bone saws. Patient information is consistently verified on specimens and requisitions.

Working at Johns Hopkins provides exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research. Intrastaff employees receive the unique benefit of temporary assignments within a major health system. Accurate dissection and concise specimen descriptions support high-quality pathology services across the hospital.