Job Description

Job Description

A well-known hospital is seeking a Pathology Assistant to join their Pathology Department!

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: 13-week contract ongoing with extension.
• Hours: 8am-4pm
• Setting: Acute Care

Responsibilities included but not limited to are:

• Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician who practices anatomic pathology, processes and documents specimens.
• Collects and prepares samples for pathology analysis.
• Conducts tissue and fluid examination, as needed.
• Assists with conducting postmortem examinations.
• Responsible for the organization of the laboratory and the provision of effective pathological service.
• Ensures optimal utilization of resources and compliance with the operating standards of various health care governing and accrediting bodies, resulting in improved patient experience and outcomes.
• Prepares gross tissue sections for pathology analysis, which include but are not limited to cutting, staining, as required, describing gross anatomic features, dissecting and processing surgical specimens for bio-banking, histologic processing, or other analyses (e.g., frozen section).
• Performs human postmortem examinations, which include but are not limited to selection of tissues and fluids for further examination, external examination, dissection, and gathering and recording information for autopsy reports.
• Maintains laboratory inventory of supplies and equipment; cleans and disinfects equipment.
• Calibrates, operates and troubleshoots medical equipment.
• Completes, processes and files appropriate forms and documents, as needed.
• Adheres to and acts in compliance with all appropriate procedures, protocols, techniques and standards, as they relate to the gross room.
• Photographs surgical specimens, as assigned, and maintains quality standards and requirements for collection of pathology specimen photographs.
• Participates in accessioning and labeling specimens, storing and disposing specimens, and maintaining reagents and equipment.
• Analyzes data and prepares reports on findings.
• Maintains laboratory safety precautions and adheres to infection prevention procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Pathologist’s Assistant issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with grossing specimens and performing autopsies

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