Pathology Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician who practices anatomic pathology, processes and documents specimens.
• Collects and prepares samples for pathology analysis.
• Conducts tissue and fluid examination, as needed.
• Assists with conducting post-mortem examinations.
• Responsible for the organization of the laboratory and the provision of effective pathological service.
• Ensures optimal utilization of resources and compliance with the operating standards of various health care governing and accrediting bodies, resulting in improved patient experience and outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares gross tissue sections for pathology analysis, which include but are not limited to cutting, staining, as required, describing gross anatomic features, dissecting and processing surgical specimens for bio-banking, histologic processing, or other analyses (e.g., frozen section).
• Performs human postmortem examinations, which include but are not limited to selection of tissues and fluids for further examination, external examination, dissection, and gathering and recording information for autopsy reports.
• Maintains laboratory inventory of supplies and equipment; cleans and disinfects equipment.
• Calibrates, operates and troubleshoots medical equipment.
• Completes, processes and files appropriate forms and documents, as needed.
• Adheres to and acts in compliance with all appropriate procedures, protocols, techniques and standards, as they relate to the gross room.
• Photographs surgical specimens, as assigned, and maintains quality standards and requirements for collection of pathology specimen photographs.
• Participates in accessioning and labeling specimens, storing and disposing specimens, and maintaining reagents and equipment.
• Analyzes data and prepares reports on findings.
• Maintains laboratory safety precautions and adheres to infection prevention procedures.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Pathologists’ Assistant issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) required.
• Grossing specimens and performing autopsies.

Interview:

• In-person.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00