Lead Pathologists' Assistant

Northwell Health; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Lead Pathologists' Assistant responsible for assisting in gross surgical examinations and guiding medical laboratory personnel. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience, including leadership in pathology settings. The role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of technical experience is required.
• 2+ years of leadership/management experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists pathologists in preparing and performing gross surgical examinations.
• Maintains equipment and manages autopsy suite cleanliness.
• Describes gross anatomic features and takes samples.
• Provides guidance to medical laboratory assistants.

Skills

Assisting in gross surgical examinations

Training pathology residents

Guiding medical laboratory assistants

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Current License to practice as a Pathology Assistant

Job description

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Base pay range

$105,400.00/yr - $183,000.00/yr

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Job Description

Assists pathologists in the preparation and performance of all gross surgical examinations. Provides guidance and direction to medical laboratory assistants, pathology residents, and morgue diener. Assists in the training of pathology residents in the preparation of gross surgical specimens.

Job Responsibility

• Under pathologists' supervision assists in the preparation and performance of all gross surgical examinations.
• Assures appropriate specimen accession and numbering of all surgical specimens.
• Describes gross anatomic features and takes samples for microscopic examination.
• Photographs pertinent specimens and makes microscopic slides.
• Assists in preparation of frozen section.
• Provides guidance and assistance to Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Assists in the training of pathology residents by providing guidance in the preparation of gross surgical specimens for dissection; selection and preparation of autopsied material; general maintenance of equipment in gross pathology and morgue; as well as general and specific photography techniques for organs and other gross specimens.
• Maintains equipment, ensures adequate supplies and cleanliness of the autopsy suite and Gross Pathology Cutting Room, and assists with quality assurance activities of the autopsy service.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
  
  

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Pathology Assistant required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• Minimum of 4 years of technical experience and 2+ years of leadership / management experience, required.
• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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