Pathologist's Assistant Lead - Autopsies & Specimens

Kaleida Health; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a Pathology Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology department at Millard Fillmore Suburban. You will assist in gross dissection, tissue procurement, and autopsies, coordinating with residents, students, and fellows.

Primary duties include accessioning, processing specimens, and maintaining laboratory inventory. Requires a master's degree in Health Science or Pathology Assistant and licensure or certification, with ASCP/ AAPA credentials expected within 90 days of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biological or Chemical Science.
• Master's Degree in Health Science or Pathology Assistant required.
• AAPA Certification or ASCP BOR Pathologists' Assistant Certification or equivalent.
• Pathology Assistant Licensure required upon hire.
• ASCP Certification obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes and/or assists in department tasks and duties.
• Manage gross surgical cutting room, frozen section, and tissue procurement activities.
• Oversee residents, students, Pathology Assistants, fellows and others in accessioning and processing specimens.
• Assist in gross Anatomic Pathology dissection activities and autopsies.
• Maintain inventory levels within the laboratory.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biological or Chemical Science

Master's Degree in Health Science or Pathology Assistant

AAPA Certification (American Association of Pathologists' Assistants)

ASCP BOR Pathologists' Assistant Certification

Pathology Assistant Licensure

ASCP Certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

Kaleida Health is seeking a Pathology Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology department at Millard Fillmore Suburban. You will assist in gross dissection, tissue procurement, and autopsies, coordinating with residents, students, and fellows.

Primary duties include accessioning, processing specimens, and maintaining laboratory inventory. Requires a master's degree in Health Science or Pathology Assistant and licensure or certification, with ASCP/ AAPA credentials expected within 90 days of