Laboratory - Pathology Assistant

Cynet Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pathologists' Assistant at Cynet Health will perform gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and supervise autopsy services in a busy laboratory department.

Under pathologist supervision, you will lead grossing areas, prepare specimens for histology, assist with dissection, manage day-to-day morgue operations, and contribute to workflow optimization while ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in pathology/grossing.
• Must hold NYS License.
• ASCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Gross examination of surgical pathology specimens.
• Supervision of the autopsy service.
• Lead role in the grossing areas of the department.
• Assist in all aspects of anatomic pathology under pathologist supervision.
• Project management, budget development and maintenance, and supply/resource management.

Job description

Laboratory - Pathology Assistant

Profession: Pathology Assistant

Specialty: Lab

Duration: 12 months

Shift: 08:00-16:30

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: NYS License

Certifications: ASCP Certification

Must-Have: Experience grossing complex surgical cases

Description:The Pathologists' Assistant will contribute to the overall efficiency of the Pathology Department and laboratory service in a cost-effective manner.The role consists primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and supervision of the autopsy service.The Pathologists' Assistant has a lead role in the grossing areas of the department.They will describe and examine surgical specimens and prepare such specimens for histological processing.They assist technical staff with gross dissections and teach techniques and procedures.The Pathologists' Assistant assists supervisory staff in a team effort to complete work in the grossing area efficiently, optimizing workflow.They will manage day-to-day operations of the morgue, ensuring compliance with patient care needs, regulatory, and quality standards.The Pathologists' Assistant has expertise and leadership in the autopsy service area.This position requires independent judgment and responsibility for technical and administrative decisions in collaboration with laboratory leadership.Other critical aspects include project management, budget development and maintenance, and management of supplies and resources.The Pathologists' Assistant provides oversight of staffing issues, including hiring, competency assessment, development, and corrective actions.They will assist in autopsy prosection.Under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, they can assist in all aspects of anatomic pathology.Pathologists' Assistants participate in seminars and provide instruction regarding techniques and protocols in autopsy and surgical pathology.They are qualified to perform complex surgical resections and autopsies, including gross, PAD/FAD, and clinical summary.