Pathologist Assistant - Per Diem

Catholic Health; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 88,648 - 126,257; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to support anatomic pathology. The role performs accessioning, labeling and gross description assistance under supervision, with a focus on accurate specimen handling.

Qualifications include a NAACLS-accredited program and NYS licensure. Strong communication and organization are essential, with comprehensive benefits offered by Catholic Health.

Qualifications

• Academic training leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree is required.
• Graduate from a NAACLS-accredited Pathology Assistant program; master’s preferred.
• Licensed as a NYS Pathologist Assistant with NYS Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Accessions, labels, and bills specimen containers and requisitions accurately.
• Complete daily tasks in an organized way; support the team and attend meetings as appropriate.
• Use voice recognition and LIS to enter gross descriptions.
• Enter LIS data for cassettes/slides; verify billing charges and seek alternatives when needed.
• Describe and dissect surgical specimens per departmental guidelines with accuracy.
• Select samples for decalcification and submit to Histology as required.
• Dispose of tissue and chemical waste properly in the gross room.
• Perform routine work and quality control to uphold department standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

NAACLS-accredited Pathology Assistant program

NYS Pathologist Assistant license

Job description

Overview By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

Overview By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

Per Diem

The Pathologist Assistant is a specially trained allied health professional whose skills are focused primarily in anatomic pathology. The Pathologist Assistant performs specific designated tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed and appropriately trained Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Accessions, bills and labels specimen containers and requisitions in an accurate and efficient manner
• Completes daily assignments in an organized, efficient manner. Develops, coordinates and provides team support to accomplish day to day activities and tasks. Participates in departmental meeting as appropriate
• Uses voice recognition software program and LIS to enter in gross descriptions
• Uses computer appropriately to accurately enter required information in LIS in terms of reconciliation of cassettes and slides. Verifies billing charges. Exhibits resourcefulness in finding alternatives in accomplishing work tasks when appropriate
• Describes, dictates, and dissects all categories of surgical specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines accurately and efficiently
• Chooses appropriate samples for decalcification process and submits adequately decalcified samples to Histology Department
• Performs proper disposal of tissue and chemical waste in the gross room
• Performs all routine work and quality control activities to ensure high standards in the Department

Qualifications

• Academic training leading to either a bachelor's or master's degree required. Graduate from a NAACLS-accredited school of Pathology Assistant. Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed as a NYS Pathologist Assistant under the NYS Department of Education required.
• Additional practical and clinical training in Anatomic Pathology leading to certification as a Pathologist Assistant.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential. Strong organizational skills required. Computer experience desirable.

Salary Range

USD $78.00 - USD $78.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.