Pathology Assistant: Gross Exam & Specimen Prep

MedCadre; City of White Plains (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MedCadre in White Plains, NY seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to assist with gross examination, dissection, and preparation of tissue sections under a pathologist’s supervision. Responsibilities include accessioning, data entry in LIS, decalcification decisions, and support for frozen sections and histology.

The role requires NYS licensure, a biology degree with Pathologists’ Assistant certification, and ASCP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• New York State license required.
• B.S. Degree in Biology or related science with certification of Pathologists’ Assistant Program or equivalent.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the preparation and performance of gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Under the supervision of a pathologist, describe gross anatomic features, dissect surgical specimens, and prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination to include preparation of frozen section and permanent sections for light microscopy, included picture taking as needed.
• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Obtain from clinical records case history, laboratory data, copies of scans and X-rays, when indicated.
• Assist in coding gross specimens during gross description.
• Assist in the organization and coordination of the anatomic pathology grossing for all specimens for both grossing tables.
• Be able to update and use Voice Recognition templates as needed, making sure that back-up dictation system also have the same templates.
• Troubleshoot Voice Recognition issues.
• Assist the pathologist in the preparation, staining and cover slipping of the sample selected for frozen section.
• Assists in inventory of designated gross room supplies.
• Demonstrate safe use of the grossing table, handsaw, and cryostat.
• As needed, prepares specimens for histology.
• Assist in the preparation and performance of post mortem examination as needed.
• Download cassettes from LIS and/or print additional cassettes as needed.
• Accurately enters required information on the LIS, number of blocks and pieces of tissue as needed.
• Chooses appropriate samples for decalcification and submits adequately decalcified tissue.
• Assists with updating Gross Room Manual as needed.
• Maintain an open line of communication with all pathologists and histology laboratory staff.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Organized

Adaptability

Stress Tolerance

Formation

B.S. Degree in Biology/related science

Pathologists’ Assistant Program certification

ASCP certification preferred

Description du poste

MedCadre in White Plains, NY seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to assist with gross examination, dissection, and preparation of tissue sections under a pathologist’s supervision. Responsibilities include accessioning, data entry in LIS, decalcification decisions, and support for frozen sections and histology.

The role requires NYS licensure, a biology degree with Pathologists’ Assistant certification, and ASCP certification is a plus.