Part-Time Pathologist Assistant: Grossing & Frozen Sections

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in New York State is seeking a Part-time Pathologist’s Assistant to perform comprehensive macroscopic examinations, handle dissection, and assist with frozen sections under Pathologist supervision.

The role requires a Master’s degree in health sciences, NYS license or eligibility, and ASCP certification, with responsibilities in specimen processing and QA within a hospital pathology lab.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health science and NYS Pathologists’ Assistant license or eligibility.
• ASCP certification is required or highly preferred.
• Experience in grossing and specimen processing is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive macroscopic examination for pathology specimens.
• Handles specimens requiring dissection and orientation and assists with frozen sections.
• Plays a role under supervision of a Pathologist in specimen preparation.
• Performs limited neonatal autopsies under supervision and documents findings.
• Maintains familiarity with pathology and hospital information systems and QA processes.

Skills

Professional communication

Quality management

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in health science, Pathologists’ Assistant

New York State license or eligible

ASCP certification

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

St. Joseph's Health in New York State is seeking a Part-time Pathologist’s Assistant to perform comprehensive macroscopic examinations, handle dissection, and assist with frozen sections under Pathologist supervision.

The role requires a Master’s degree in health sciences, NYS license or eligibility, and ASCP certification, with responsibilities in specimen processing and QA within a hospital pathology lab.