Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Mount Sinai Hospital/Mount Sinai Morningside - Full Time/Days

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking a dedicated Pathologist Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting in the examination of surgical specimens, performing dissections, and training clinical staff. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in surgical grossing. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to vital healthcare services in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant or relevant degree with no experience.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the receipt, preparation, and examination of surgical tissue specimens.
• Perform human surgical specimen dissection and gross description.
• Train and instruct residents and surgical fellows.

Skills

Surgical Grossing

Data Analysis

Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Bachelor's/Master's in Pathology Assistant program

Job description

Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Mount Sinai Hospital/Mount Sinai Morningside - Full Time/Days

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Responsibilities

• Assist in the receipt, preparation, and examination of surgical tissue specimens and autopsies, ensuring proper logging, processing, and disposal.
• Perform human surgical specimen dissection and gross description, obtaining clinical history, lab data, x-rays, and scans as needed.
• Coordinate and perform gross descriptions and dissections of surgical and autopsy specimens; supervise clinical staff involved in grossing.
• Assist with frozen section activities, including freezing, cutting, staining, and slide preparation.
• Participate in human postmortem examinations, including dissection, sampling, and dictation of findings.
• Gather data and prepare reports on turnaround times and data analysis.
• Train and instruct residents and surgical fellows on processing large specimens.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with at least 5 years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in a Pathology Assistant program with no experience.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists Assistant preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of surgical grossing and autopsy experience.