Pathologists Assistant

Bassett Healthcare Network; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 120,557 - 180,836; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Disability protection

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to perform gross examination, dissection, and tissue preparation for histologic analysis under a pathologist's supervision. The role includes support for conferences, adherence to policies, and collaboration with a healthcare team.

Requirements include a 4-year science degree (Master's preferred), at least 1 year of Pathologist's Assistant training, and NYS SED licensure or eligibility with limited permit, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Science related field, required
• Master's Degree in Science related field, preferred
• Minimum 1 year Pathologist's Assistant training, required
• NYS SED as a Pathologist's Assistant, required
• Licensure-eligible with limited permit as a Pathologist's Assistant, required
• Limited Permit is granted to individuals that meet the educational requirements for licensure except for the licensing examination, which must be taken within one year from the issuance of a limited permit, required

Responsibilities

• Provides preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical specimens in accordance to established protocols in a timely manner
• Selects and prepares representative tissue sections for histologic and microscopic examination including frozen sections, following established guidelines
• Assists the pathologists in performing the post mortem examination in accordance to established protocols in a timely manner
• Provides technical and administrative support for Bassett sponsored conferences and projects as requested by physicians
• Follows all institution and department policies and procedures
• Understands the role and responsibilities of individual members as part of the health care team including their ability to promote the delivery of quality healthcare
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Reviews work of students and residents as assigned
• Is self-directed
• Prioritizes tasks without intervention from manager/supervisor or pathologists
• Works productively with minimal errors and follow up
• Serves as a technical resource for other staff members, sharing knowledge proactively with other members of the section, shift, or lab
• Routinely self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Follows up appropriately when problems are encountered in an independent manner
• Consistently able to access a problematic situation, consider alternatives and choose appropriate course of action
• Interacts with providers and staff providing constructive feedback for process improvement
• Frozen sectioning triage and cutting
• Performs other duties within their scope of practice

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Reading/writing

Multi-tasking

Logical thinking

Laboratory skills

Organizing records

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Master's degree in science

Job description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you’ll do

Under the general supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologists Assistant provides various services in both surgical and autopsy pathology. The primary responsibilities include gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens and the performance of post mortem examinations.

• Provides preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical specimens in accordance to established protocols in a timely manner
• Selects and prepares representative tissue sections for histologic and microscopic examination including frozen sections, following established guidelines
• Assists the pathologists in performing the post mortem examination in accordance to established protocols in a timely manner
• Provides technical and administrative support for Bassett sponsored conferences and projects as requested by physicians
• Follows all institution and department policies and procedures
• Understands the role and responsibilities of individual members as part of the health care team including their ability to promote the delivery of quality healthcare
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Reviews work of students and residents as assigned
• Is self-directed
• Prioritizes tasks without intervention from manager/supervisor or pathologists
• Works productively with minimal errors and follow up
• Serves as a technical resource for other staff members, sharing knowledge proactively with other members of the section, shift, or lab
• Routinely self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Follows up appropriately when problems are encountered in an independent manner
• Consistently able to access a problematic situation, consider alternatives and choose appropriate course of action
• Interacts with providers and staff providing constructive feedback for process improvement
• Frozen sectioning triage and cutting
• Performs other duties within their scope of practice

What we need from you

Education:

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Science related field, required
• Master's Degree in Science related field, preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year Pathologist's Assistant training, required

Licensure/Certifications:

• NYS SED as a Pathologist's Assistant, required
• Or
• Licensure-eligible with limited permit as a Pathologist's Assistant, required
• Or
• Limited Permit is granted to individuals that meet the educational requirements for licensure except for the licensing examination, which must be taken within one year from the issuance of a limited permit, required

Skills:

• Accountability
• Accuracy
• Computer Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Multi-Tasking
• Logical Thinking
• Laboratory Skills
• Organizing/Categorizing Records

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, walking
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
• Constant fit testing

Hazards:

• Occasional electrical, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical

Working Conditions:

• Occasional fumes, gases, odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum: USD $120,557.57/Yr.

Pay Range Maximum: USD $180,836.35/Yr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.