Pathologists' Assistant - Manhattan

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

9h • $125,000 - $185,540 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Pathologists' Assistant, a highly trained allied health professional who provides pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. The role is responsible for gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens and preparing tissue for tests such as frozen section diagnosis, histology, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemical staining. The position may also include photographing gross and microscopic specimens, helping prepare educational conferences, and training pathology residents. Duties may extend beyond anatomic and surgical pathology to include administrative, supervisory, and teaching responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Pathology Assistant training program, or a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, biology, or a related field with required previous related experience, including surgical pathology, gross dissection of surgical specimens, and frozen sections.
• NYSDOH license as a Pathologist Assistant.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• National certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP-PA).
• Board certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP BOR).
• Certification through the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA).
• Experience working with residents and fellows.
• Two years of experience working in a surgical pathology laboratory as a Pathologist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile specimens by confirming appropriate accessioning and matching labels on logs, containers, blocks, and requisitions according to procedures.
• Obtain and apply relevant clinical information to the analysis and interpretation of surgical cases.
• Dictate accurate gross descriptions according to designated protocols and templates, including relevant details such as color, measurements, shape, and weight, and review descriptions for accuracy and completeness.
• Dissect specimens according to protocols and procedures.
• Prepare tissue samples for histological processing and frozen sections; obtain tissue for additional studies, including flow cytometry, electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry; and perform special procedures such as faxitron imaging and tumor triage.
• Photograph appropriate gross specimens and microscopic slides, and correlate specimen information with the appropriate attending pathologist.
• Maintain the laboratory as needed, including cleaning the workstation after case dissection, ensuring equipment maintenance and instrument sterilization, and properly discarding waste and materials.
• Notify the supervisor when supplies are low and assist with supply management.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating anatomic pathology conferences.
• Assist with training and teaching residents in gross examination, dissection, and dictation procedures, as well as use of cryostats, faxitron, and digital photography; support residents with workflow management.
• Assist the department and supervisor with quality assurance and improvement initiatives and compliance with applicable CAP, NYSDOH, and Joint Commission standards for the gross room.
• Assist supervisors, pathologists, housestaff, and management with other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time