Pathologist Assistant (Certified)-Pathology, Molecular and Cell Based Medicine

Mount Sinai Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital seeks a skilled Pathologist Assistant to assist in the examination of surgical specimens and perform postmortem examinations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Pathology Assistant and possess certification along with relevant experience. This role emphasizes teamwork and contributions to quality patient care in a leading healthcare system known for educational and research excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pathology Assistant program.
• PA (ASCP) certification required.
• 2-3 years of surgical grossing and autopsy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and examining surgical specimens.
• Coordinate activities in the Frozen Section Room.
• Perform postmortem examinations and ensure accurate specimen accessioning.

Skills

Preparation of surgical specimens

Gross description

Data gathering

Statistical reporting

Instruction and supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pathology Assistant program

Master's degree in Pathology Assistant Program

Job description

The Pathologist Assistant assists the pathologist in the receipt, preparation and examination of surgical tissue specimens and autopsies. Assures that all specimens are appropriately logged, processed and disposed of in a timely and safe manner.

The Pathologists Assistant (PA) is a highly trained allied health professional who assists the pathologist in the preparation and examination of surgical specimens, as well as the performance of postmortem examinations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and performance of surgical specimen dissection and gross description. Obtains clinical history, lab data, x-rays and scans as appropriate. Describes gross features of surgical specimens and prepares tissues for processing for light microscopy. Obtains samples for special studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, research, cytogenetics, cultures, electron microscopy and immunofluorescence. Photographs gross specimens.
• Coordinates and / or performs gross description and dissection of surgical specimens and postmortem examinations. Instructs and monitors performance of staff that process and dissect biopsy specimens and non-complex surgical specimens.
• Coordinates Frozen Section Room activities; assists in the Frozen Section Room. Performs special procedures including frozen section slide preparation and triage of tissue for tumor bank and appropriate studies.
• Assists the pathologist in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examination. Assures legal authorization for autopsy, obtains medical records / charts for review, consults with attending pathologist to identify special techniques to be utilized during the examination, prepares tissues for light microscopy processing and special studies, and prepares the preliminary summarization of the clinical history.
• Assures that all specimens are accurately accessioned.
• Gathers data and prepares statistical reports such as turnaround time and data analysis.
• Provides instruction to pathology residents and surgical fellows on appropriate gross description and technique.
• Performs other related duties, including maintenance of surgical / autopsy pathology protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Pathology Assistant program or Masters degree in Pathology Assistant Program
• PA (ASCP) certification is must for both
• 2-3 year surgical grossing and autopsy experience

Non-Bargaining Unit, 847 - Pathology, Molecular&Cell Based Medicine - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System :

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked : No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology / Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes / Endocrinology, Gastroenterology / GI Surgery, Neurology / Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology / Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

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