Pathologists' Assistant (Per Diem) (30125)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York•New York, NY

2d•$85•Onsite

About The Position

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital providing state-of-the-art care in a modern environment, with a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College. The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to provide comprehensive, high-quality health services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity, and respect, regardless of their ability to pay. This role involves performing daily activities related to the processing of surgical tissues, ensuring accurate accessioning, and performing gross descriptions and dissections.

Requirements

New York State Pathologist Assistant License or New York State Limited Pathologist Assistant License required.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience performing activities associated with the processing of tissues received from surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform daily activities associated with the processing of tissues received from surgical procedures.
Ensure the correct accessioning of all surgical specimens.
Perform gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens.
Collect appropriate specimens for microbiological examination, tumor marker testing, and other specified analyses.
Select and submit tissue sections for microscopic examination, including frozen sections and permanent sections for light, electron, and fluorescent microscopy.
Photograph appropriate specimens.
Maintain orderly storage of surgical and autopsy specimens as well as disposal of specimens.
Maintain equipment, adequate supplies, and the cleanliness of the grossing room.
Serve as a backup for releasing and viewing deceased individuals in the absence of regular staff.
Assist with departmental orientation and training of new hires and students.