Pathologist Assistant - Per Diem

Catholic Health•Hauppauge, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathologist Assistant is a specially trained allied health professional whose skills are focused primarily in anatomic pathology. The Pathologist Assistant performs specific designated tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed and appropriately trained Pathologist.

Requirements

Academic training leading to either a bachelor's or master's degree required.
Graduate from a NAACLS-accredited school of Pathology Assistant.
Licensed as a NYS Pathologist Assistant under the NYS Department of Education required.
Additional practical and clinical training in Anatomic Pathology leading to certification as a Pathologist Assistant.
Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.
Strong organizational skills required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Computer experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Accessions, bills and labels specimen containers and requisitions in an accurate and efficient manner
Completes daily assignments in an organized, efficient manner. Develops, coordinates and provides team support to accomplish day to day activities and tasks. Participates in departmental meeting as appropriate
Uses voice recognition software program and LIS to enter in gross descriptions
Uses computer appropriately to accurately enter required information in LIS in terms of reconciliation of cassettes and slides. Verifies billing charges. Exhibits resourcefulness in finding alternatives in accomplishing work tasks when appropriate
Describes, dictates, and dissects all categories of surgical specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines accurately and efficiently
Chooses appropriate samples for decalcification process and submits adequately decalcified samples to Histology Department
Performs proper disposal of tissue and chemical waste in the gross room
Performs all routine work and quality control activities to ensure high standards in the Department