Pathologists' Assistant - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to assist pathologists with surgical pathology specimens, perform gross dissections, accessioning and submission for histology. The role supports education of residents and fellows and ensures proper handling and documentation of specimens.

The position requires an NYS Pathologists’ Assistant license, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and prefers ASCP certification.

Qualifications

• NYS Pathologists’ Assistant license is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program or related field.
• ASCP certification as Pathologists’ Assistant preferred.
• Experience in surgical pathology, autopsy dissection and histology procedures is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist pathologists with specimens from small biopsies and tissue resections, and in gross description.
• Prepare specimens with proper accessioning, clinical info, and submission for histology.
• Dissect and process frozen sections for evaluation by attending pathologist.
• Serve as liaison between laboratory staff and department heads to maintain quality service.
• Support training of residents and fellows in gross dissection, reporting, and sampling.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

NYS Pathologists’ Assistant license

Bachelor’s Degree in Pathology-related field

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

Assists Pathologists with specimens from small biopsies and tissues resectionsfrom large specimens. May assist in instructing residents/fellows on procedural and technical skills related to surgical pathology.

1. Prepares surgical pathology specimens. Ensures appropriate specimen accessioning, pertinent clinical information and studies. Dissects surgical specimens while describing the gross anatomic features and ensuringproper submission for histologic processing. Obtains and submits specimens for additional ancillary procedures (immunostaining, flow cytometry). Dissects and processes frozen section specimens for evaluation by an Attending Pathologist. Assists Pathologists with eviscerations and obtaining appropriate sections for microscopic examination. Photographs all pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides.
2. Serves as liaison between thelaboratory and staff physicians, lab sectionsand department heads. Collaborates with hospital physicians, lab sections and department heads on pertinent matters in order to maintain quality service.
3. Assists in the conduct of quality assurance within Pathology.Monitors safety compliance. Monitors quality/assurance activities and records.
4. May assist in the training of surgical pathology and autopsy techniques and procedures to residents and fellows. Assists in training of surgical pathology specimens inclusive of gross dissection, reporting, and submission for histologic processing to pathology residents and fellows. Assists in training pathology residents and fellows with frozen sectionprocedures and special procedures. Assists in training pathology residents and fellows with accurate block selection and appropriate sampling oflesions and pertinent normal/negative findings. Assists in training pathology residents and fellows with selecting appropriate ancillary testing and special autopsy procedures. Assists in training pathology residents and fellows with correlation between preliminary and final autopsy diagnosis. Educates Residents/Fellows utilizing departmental case presentations and conferences.
5. Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions

1. NYS Pathologists’ Assistant license, required.
2. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or related field, required.
3. Certification as Pathologists’ Assistant through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), preferred.
4. Previous related experience including surgical pathology, autopsy dissection, histology procedures/techniques, gross dissection of surgical specimens, frozen sections and post-mortem examinations, preferred.
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

*Additional Salary Detail

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