Pathology Assistant: Surgical & Autopsy Specialist

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health care benefits

Continuous professional development

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to assist in managing surgical tissue specimens and autopsies. The role involves preparation, examination, and documentation of specimens. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, experience as a Pathologist Assistant, and preferred ASCP Certification. This position is vital for effective coordination in specimen processing and contributes to high-quality healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Science with at least 5 years of experience as Pathologist Assistant.
• ASCP Certification as a Pathologist Assistant preferred.
• 1 year surgical grossing and autopsy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and performance of surgical specimen dissection.
• Coordinates small and large gross descriptions of surgical and autopsy specimens.
• Prepares tissues for microscopic examination.

Skills

Experience as Pathologist Assistant

Surgical grossing

Autopsy experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

ASCP Certification preferred

Job description

A leading health system is seeking a Pathologist Assistant to assist in managing surgical tissue specimens and autopsies. The role involves preparation, examination, and documentation of specimens. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, experience as a Pathologist Assistant, and preferred ASCP Certification. This position is vital for effective coordination in specimen processing and contributes to high-quality healthcare outcomes.