Pathologists' Assistant - Garden City ASC and Mineola

NYU Langone Health; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 96,418 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time-off program

Wellness programs

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Pathologist’s Assistant in Mineola, NY. The role supports pathology services under supervision and includes specimen dissection, teaching, and lab maintenance responsibilities.

Requires a NAACLS-accredited degree, NYSDOH Pathologist Assistant license, and excellent communication skills. The salary range is $96,418.83 - $126,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in surgical pathology and frozen sections.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assists in specimen reconciliation and labeling according to protocols.
• Dictates and reviews gross descriptions accurately.
• Performs dissection and preparation of pathology specimens.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathology Assistant training program

NYSDOH License as a Pathologist Assistant

Job description

Job ID: 1161900_RR00120236

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591‑bed university‑affiliated medical center that offers diagnostic and therapeutic care across many specialties and subspecialties. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pathologist’s Assistant. The successful candidate will be a highly trained allied health professional who provides various pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. Pathologist Assistants are responsible for the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens; they prepare tissue for numerous pathological tests including frozen section diagnosis, histology, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemical staining. They may photograph gross and microscopic specimens, help prepare educational conferences, and provide training to pathology residents. Duties are not limited to anatomical and surgical pathology but also include administrative, supervisory, and teaching responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists supervisor, pathologists, housestaff, and management with any and all other duties as assigned.
• Reconciliation of specimens: assures appropriate specimen accessioning, reconciles specimen labeling of logs, containers, blocks, and requisitions, according to procedures.
• Obtains and appropriately applies the clinical information to the analysis and interpretation of the surgical case.
• Gross description: accurately dictates gross description according to designated protocols and templates. Includes all relevant details in the gross description including color, measurement, shape, weight. Reviews gross description to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Dissection of specimens: dissects specimens according to protocols and procedures; prepares appropriate sample of tissue for histological processing and/or frozen sections; obtains tissue for additional studies including flow cytometry, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and performs special procedures including faxitron imaging and tumor triage. Photographs all appropriate gross specimens and microscopic slides. Correlates specimen information with the appropriate attending pathologist.
• Performs duties related to the maintenance of the laboratory when needed; cleans workstation between and after case dissection completion; ensures proper maintenance of equipment, sterilization of instruments, and discard of waste and material properly. Notifies supervisor of low supply inventory and assists with supply management.
• Assists in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.
• Assists residents in training and teaching of pathology gross examination, dissection, and dictation procedures. Also assists in training in the use of cryostats, faxitron, and digital photography as needed; supports residents in workflow management.
• Assists department and supervisor with various QA/QI initiatives and compliance with all CAP, NYSDOH, and Joint Commission standards as they relate to the gross room.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a bachelor’s degree from a NAACLS‑accredited Pathology Assistant training program, or a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, biology, or a related field, with required previous related experience including surgical pathology, gross dissection of surgical specimens, and frozen sections. NYSDOH License as a Pathologist Assistant. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP‑PA).
• Board certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP‑BOR).
• Certification through the American Association of Pathologist Assistants (AAPA).
• Experience working with residents and fellows.
• Two years’ experience working in a surgical pathology laboratory as a Pathologist Assistant.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for the role is $96,418.83 - $126,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that supports employees at every stage of life. The program includes financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Equal Opportunity Employment

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

EEO Compliance

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