Pathology Assistant: Autopsies, Frozen Sections & Specimens

Dormont Manufacturing Co; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a Pathology Assistant to support surgical pathology and autopsy services. The role involves gross examination of specimens, accurate documentation, and collaboration with pathologists.

Responsibilities include performing frozen sections, cytology preparation, flow cytometry and other techniques; providing coverage at Strong Memorial Hospital affiliates; training residents and histologists in grossing and special techniques; and participating in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in pathologists’ assistant program.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists pathologists and pathology residents in the gross examination of surgical specimens and autopsies.
• Performs special techniques, including but not limited to, frozen sectioning for immediate assessment, touch preps, cytogenetics tissue prep, flow cytometry, gene rearrangement, electron microscopy, decalcification, specimen radiology and STAT freezing.
• Provides coverage to the Postmortem Medicine Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital in the performance of autopsies.
• Completes research requests and clinical trials according to protocol, without compromising the diagnosis and evaluation of the specimen.
• Trains pathology residents and histologists, as needed, in grossing and special techniques in the preparation of surgical pathology specimens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in pathologists’ assistant program

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a Pathology Assistant to support surgical pathology and autopsy services. The role involves gross examination of specimens, accurate documentation, and collaboration with pathologists.

Responsibilities include performing frozen sections, cytology preparation, flow cytometry and other techniques; providing coverage at Strong Memorial Hospital affiliates; training residents and histologists in grossing and special techniques; and participating in