Pathologist Assistant, Department of Pathology

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

Job summary

BronxCare Health System in New York seeks a skilled individual for surgical pathology duties, including gross examination of specimens and maintaining quality control programs. Requires a Bachelor’s and Master’s in relevant sciences, alongside three years of experience.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, contributing to quality improvement efforts, and preparing teaching materials. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and technical knowledge in pathology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in the field of surgical pathology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science is required.
• Master’s degree in Biological Science is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination of surgical specimens.
• Maintain and monitor Anatomic Pathology’s QC/QA/PI programs.
• Establish positive relationships with patients and staff.
• Contribute to Performance/Quality Improvement activities.
• Assist in preparing interdepartmental conferences.

Skills

Three years experience in surgical pathology

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