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Las Vegas, Nevada

General Surgical Pathologist

PathologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (USA). Quest Diagnostics is currently seeking a General Surgical Pathologist to join the well-respected collegial team of 16 pathologists covering four hospitals and a central laboratory in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. This dynamic pathology group includes two hematopathologists, two cytopathologists, and four dermatopathologists, as well as subspecialty trained GI and Head and Neck surgical pathologists.

Responsibilities

This key position includes rotation between the Burnham lab and hospital settings. Frozen sections and rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE) should be expected. There will be a mix of outpatient and hospital-based surgical pathology cases to include breast, GYN, GU, and GI, as well as some cytology cases (body fluids, urine, GI brushings, pap smears, etc). Those with any board-certified or subspecialty fellowship training in GYN, GU, Head and Neck, or GI are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

  • Pathologists with 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.
  • Strong customer focus and understanding of laboratory operations.
  • Ability to communicate with high level decision makers in the organization.

Perks

  • Collegial and supportive work culture, manageable slide loads, no grossing, no autopsy, weeklong call approximately every 10 weeks, vacation by lottery, not seniority.
  • Professional advancement and leadership opportunities include laboratory medical directorship oversight and company-wide best practice committees.
  • Las Vegas offers attractive, affordable real estate in a low cost of living state. World class restaurants, entertainment, shops, extensive outdoor activities that include hiking, biking and boating.
  • Excellent and comprehensive compensation package with no state income tax and performance-based bonuses. Superb benefits including 401k with company contributions after one year. Relocation assistance will be provided

Requirements

  • Medical Degree required
  • Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and current unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Nevada or eligibility for licensure

Inquiries Can Be Directed To

Asysha.X.Hogan@QuestDiagnostics.com [Asysha.X.Hogan@QuestDiagnostics.com] Talent Acquisition Partner, Executive and Physician Talent

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

HematopathologyCytopathologyDermatopathologyCommunicationMedical leadershipAnatomic pathology

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Las Vegas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Quest Diagnostics

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
Secaucus, NJ
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with company contributions after one year
Relocation assistance
Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
No state income tax
Professional advancement opportunities
Collegial work culture
Manageable slide loads