Pathology Assistant - Per Diem

NYU Langone Hospitals; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Suffolk is looking for a Pathology Assistant – Per Diem. The successful candidate will perform various responsibilities including specimen handling, frozen section preparation, and supporting pathologists. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and a NYS Pathologist Assistant License. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant program.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct under stressful conditions.
• Strong communication (oral and written), problem-solving and organization skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to maintain professional conduct under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work in gross room and take care of all related duties.
• Properly handle reference lab specimens and resolve problems.
• Perform frozen sections and special studies.
• Assist the pathologist in preparation and staining of samples.
• Accession, bill and label specimen containers accurately.
• Oversee activities in frozen section room.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pathologist Assistant

NYS Pathologist Assistant License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306‑bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory and bariatric surgery. Our provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center and various primary care and specialty offices.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pathology Assistant – Per Diem – Clinical Labs – Pathological Adm – Monday – Friday with Alternatin. In this role the successful candidate is a Pathologist Assistant graduated with a PA license.

Job Responsibilities

• Work in gross room to take care of all related duties including blocks.
• Properly handle reference lab specimens and resolve problems with specimen receipt.
• Perform frozen sections and special studies as needed per laboratory procedures.
• Assist the pathologist in preparation, staining and cover skipping of the sample selected for frozen section analysis.
• Accession, bill and label specimen containers and requisitions accurately and efficiently.
• Complete daily assignments in an organized, efficient manner and oversee activities in frozen section room.
• Develop, coordinate and provide team support to accomplish day‑to‑day activities and tasks.
• Describe, dictate and dissect all categories of surgical specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines accurately and efficiently.
• Utilize computer appropriately to accurately enter required information on the Histology log sheet.
• Recognize the appropriateness of a test requisition from physician, reference laboratory or consultant and choose appropriate samples for decalcification process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pathologist Assistant or related field or graduate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) approved Pathologists' Assistant program.
• NYS Pathologist Assistant License or NYS Pathologist Assistant Permit.
• Strong communication (both oral and written), problem‑solving and organization skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct under stressful conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years anatomic pathology services.
• National Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or eligibility.

EEO Statement and Equal Opportunity

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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.