Pathologists Assistant

Kaleida Health; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 150,233,000 - 190,205,000; 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

Job Description

Completes and/or directly assists others in department with assigned tasks and/or duties. Manages the work activities of the gross surgical cutting room, frozen section room, and tissue procurement activities which includes oversight of residents, students, Anatomic Pathology Assistants, pathology fellows and other involved in accessioning, and processing specimens, slides, and tissue for procurement. Assist the pathologist in all associated gross Anatomic Pathology dissection activities and in performing autopsies. Assists in all functions required to maintain inventory levels within the laboratory.

Department: MFS Anatomic Pathology

Location: Millard Fillmore Suburban

Location of Job: US:NY:Williamsville

Work Type: Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 9AM-5PM, 10AM-6PM

Shift 1

Education And Credentials

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

Experience

1 year experience in a health care environment with laboratory, autopsy or surgical involement preferred. 1 year experience working as a Pathologist's Assistant preferred.

Essential

• Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00

FTE: 1.000000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required: No

With Rotation

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Union Code: U18 - CWA 1168 Sub/Flint Road Lab Prof

Requisition ID#: 19572

Grade: P13

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 52.43 - $66.38

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!