Pathologists Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• New York State Pathologists' Assistant License issued by the New York State Education Department.
• One to three years of Pathologists' Assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Anatomic Pathology or Surgical Pathology.
• Experience performing frozen sections and gross examination of complex specimens.
• Experience in an academic medical center or high-volume hospital pathology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Triage surgical pathology specimens and prioritize workflow based on specimen complexity and clinical urgency.
• Perform and process frozen section specimens and assist pathologists with intraoperative consultations.
• Examine, dissect, dictate, sample, and process more than 400 specimen part types, including biopsies and complex surgical resection specimens.
• Accurately document gross findings to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Assist pathologists with specimen examinations, grossing procedures, and specimen resubmissions as needed.
• Obtain tissue for histology and immunopathology control slides and support research initiatives that aid diagnostic evaluation.
• Package and prepare specimens for referral testing and send-out diagnostics in accordance with infectious substance shipping regulations.
• Perform x-ray imaging of tissue blocks for microcalcifications, skeletal anomalies, and other diagnostic purposes.
• Troubleshoot gross room equipment and assist with specimen-related inquiries from the Accession Team, clinicians, and laboratory staff.
• Assess specimen volume and complexity and assist with specimen distribution and workflow coordination.
• Adhere to departmental, laboratory, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support employees and their families.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.