Pathologists Assistant — Macroscopic Oncology Specialist

White-Plains-Hospital; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY, seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to perform macroscopic evaluation, dissection, and gross description of surgical specimens, from biopsies to complex oncologic cases. The role requires NY State Path A license, NAACLS‑accredited Pathologists’ Assistant degree, ASCP certification preferred, and 60 CME credits over three years to maintain licensure.

The position collaborates with pathologists and supports diagnostic accuracy and cancer

Qualifications

• Active New York State Path A license is required.
• NAACLS‑accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program with appropriate training.
• 60 ASCP approved CME credits over three years are required, with emphasis on advanced anatomic pathology.

Responsibilities

• Performs macroscopic evaluation and dissection of surgical specimens.
• Dictates the gross description for pathology reports based on macroscopic evaluation.
• Ensures specimen accessioning and labeling with accurate CPT coding.
• Maintains training records and assists with imaging as needed.

Skills

Pathology

Grossing

Laboratory

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY, seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to perform macroscopic evaluation, dissection, and gross description of surgical specimens, from biopsies to complex oncologic cases. The role requires NY State Path A license, NAACLS‑accredited Pathologists’ Assistant degree, ASCP certification preferred, and 60 CME credits over three years to maintain licensure.

The position collaborates with pathologists and supports diagnostic accuracy and cancer