Pathology Assistant: Gross Dissection & Autopsy Prosection

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to support the Director of Division (Pathology) in gross surgical examinations and tissue processing. You will assist with receipt, dissection, description, and preparation of specimens for diagnosis, and participate in gross autopsy prosections and preliminary reports.

Requirements include a NAACLS-accredited Master’s degree in Pathologist Assistant, NYS license, 1–2 years grossing experience in teaching settings, and

Qualifications

• Experience in grossing in a teaching institution with pathology residents.
• Proficient with voice dictation software such as Voicebrook.
• NYS license required; ASCP or AAPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines tissue samples to assist the pathologist in diagnosing disease and describes samples.
• Assists in pro-sections, external examination, in situ inspection, dissection, data recording, and dictation of findings.
• Procures autopsy materials for tumor banking and tissue procurement; supports analytic procedures.
• Ensures proper restoration of bodies and communicates biohazard concerns.
• Prepares quality assurance and workload reports.
• Provides technical direction in autopsy techniques and coordinates photography support.

Skills

Voice dictation software

Education

Master’s degree from NAACLS accredited Pathologist Assistant program

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to support the Director of Division (Pathology) in gross surgical examinations and tissue processing. You will assist with receipt, dissection, description, and preparation of specimens for diagnosis, and participate in gross autopsy prosections and preliminary reports.

Requirements include a NAACLS-accredited Master’s degree in Pathologist Assistant, NYS license, 1–2 years grossing experience in teaching settings, and