Pathologist Assistant, Department of Pathology

Bronxcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronxcare in New York is seeking a dedicated professional in surgical pathology. The role requires performing gross examinations of surgical specimens, maintaining quality assurance programs, and ensuring positive interactions with patients and staff. Candidates should have three years of surgical pathology experience and a relevant degree.

The position also involves supervising the Morgue Aides, preparing slides for interpretation, and participating in various quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the field of surgical pathology.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examinations of surgical specimens.
• Supervise Morgue Aide activities and job performance.
• Prepare slides for rapid Frozen Section interpretation.
• Participate in regulatory proficiency test programs.

Skills

Surgical pathology experience

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Science

Master's in Biological Science

Job description

Overview

Performs gross examination of surgical specimens submitted for pathologic analysis and evaluation. Maintains and monitors Anatomic Pathology’s QC/QA/PI programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and its employees.
• Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service.
• Performs and dictates gross examination of submitted surgical specimens.
• Selects representative tissue sections for histological processing.
• Takes photographs of specimens (as required).
• Reviews (preliminary) Surgical Pathology reports and protocols. Arranges slides for Attending Pathologist’s interpretation.
• Prepares specimens for electron microscopy, chromosomal studies, immunoflurescence and other special studies.
• Prepare slides for rapid Frozen Section interpretation.
• Under supervision, assists in the performance of Post-Mortem Examinations (Autopsies).
• Supervise and monitor the activities and job performance of the Morgue Aide(s).
• Obtains and submits post mortem cultures and specimens for special studies.
• Interacts with residents/fellows of the various clinical services to discuss laboratory issues and clinico-pathologic correlation.
• Assists the Attending Pathologist in preparing and presenting interdepartmental conferences and lectures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains and cross-files departmental teaching material.
• Maintains diagnostic cross-files for Autopsies, surgical Pathology and Cytology.
• Prepares monthly Surgical and Autopsy QA reports.
• Maintains policy and procedures text and materials.
• Participates in regulatory and professional proficiency test programs, in Surgical, Cytology and Autopsy Pathology.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience in the field of surgical pathology.
• Bachelor’s in Science
• Master’s in Biological Science
• Computer Knowledge