Pathologist Assistant

2300 Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack Hospital seeks a Pathology Assistant to support gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and coordinate immunohistochemistry procedures. The role involves preparing frozen sections, maintaining the grossing workflow, and implementing the anatomic pathology computer system.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Health Science as a Pathology Assistant, NYS license within six months, and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science as a Pathology Assistant is required.
• NYS license required within six months of hire.
• Two years of pathology assistant experience preferred.
• Certification as Pathology Assistant required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grossly describe surgical pathology specimens and take appropriate sections for diagnosis.
• Prepare frozen sections and perform immunohistochemistry as directed.
• Implement and maintain the anatomic pathology computer system.

Skills

Pathology knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science as a Pathology Assistant

Tools

Cryostat

Grossing station

Job description

City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Laboratory - Pathology Work Shift: Day Work Days: ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE Scheduled Hours: 6:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 10.5 HOURS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Hourly Rate/Range: $70.00 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

A. Job Summary

to perform gross examination of surgical pathology specimens, prepare frozen selections slides under the direction of the pathologist; coordinate and develop immunohistochemistry procedures. Implement and maintain anatomic pathology computer system.

B. Essential Job Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of Bachelors’ Degree in Health Science as a Pathology Assistant
• Experience: Minimum of two years experience as a Pathologist’s Assistant preferred
• Training/Certification: Pathology Assistant
• Licensure: NYS license required within six( 6) months of hire
• Other: Requires the understanding and basic principles of the field of pathology in order to experience judgment concerning acceptability of specimens and sampling tissues to assure representation of diagnostic features.

C. Job Specific Contacts

• General Contacts: Pathologist, surgeons, or personnel, radiologist and staff, departmental employees, unit secretaries, floor nurses, laboratory section heads, data processing, system programmers
• Job Provides Direction to: Histotechnologist, Technicians, clerical staff.

D. Environment and Demands

• Environmental Demands: Works with toxic compounds. Level of protection adequate. Risk of accidental exposures. Face-to-face contact with nurses and surgeons. Sometimes required to enter sterile OR.
• Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: High levels of skill for cross examination of specimens, orientation as to body site, dissection, anatomical, knowledge, cutting, & simultaneous dictation. Lifting and pouring of large reagent bottles.

Part I: Hospital-Wide Standards

A. Organizational Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including: WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.” I will: Place team success above individual recognition. Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace. Offer assistance generously without hesitation. EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.” I will: See projects through to ensure completion. Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees. Follow up to ensure a resolution. COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.” I will: Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words. APPEARANCE “I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times” I will: Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance. Adhere to the Hospital's dress code policy. Promote and adhere to Montefiore Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients and visitors. RESPONSIVENESS “I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers.” I will: Respond empathetically. Apologize for delays and concerns. EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE “I will strive to ‘do my best everyday’ in exceeding customer expectations.” I will: Anticipate and address my patients’ and customers’ needs. Avoid negativity and exhibit a “can-do” attitude. “Manage up” fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community.

B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN

Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital

C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Grossly describes surgical pathology specimens for routine histology and takes appropriate sections for diagnosis. Reviews gross description after transcription. Takes gross photography pictures as required.
• Gross, cut and stain frozen sections for rapid diagnosis. Handle special procedure cases such as lymph nodes, breast localization’s, cytogenetics, etc.
• In cooperation with the Pathology Manager develop new procedures for immunohistochemical stains.
• Maintains the equipment in the grossing room (Cryostat and Grossing Station.) Performs specimen accessioning as required.
• Maintain surgical pathology manual according to CAP guidelines. Maintains vigilance over census of morgue. Maintains skills by participating in continuing professional education.
• Document on addendum age specific competency.

Part II: Employee Performance Standards

A. CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
• Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
• Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.
• Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
• Provides escort to customers when necessary.

B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

• Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.
• Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge.
• Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
• Participates in annual competency assessment.

C. Budget

• Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.
• Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.

D. Projects/Assignments

• Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.

Addendum: Age Specific Competence

• Within the scope of practice, assumes responsibility, as necessary, for the assessment, treatment and care of patients of all ages, from neonate to geriatric.
• Displays competency in obtaining and interpreting the patient’s behavior based upon an understanding of cognitive, biopsychosocial, and aging processes.
• Displays an understanding of the developmental needs of the patient when planning and implementing treatment or services.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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