Pathologist Assistant

Experience: Previous related experience including surgical pathology, autopsy dissection, histology procedures/techniques, gross dissection of surgical specimens, frozen sections and post-mortem examinations, preferred. Job Summary: Under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory and/or other licensed Pathologist, the Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) prepares and performs the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens.

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Job Description  

 

Job ID: 3499633

 

Job Title: Permanent Pathologist Assistant

 

Location: Newburgh, NY 12550

 

Shift: Per Diem

 

Job Summary: Under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory and/or other licensed Pathologist, the Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) prepares and performs the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens. 

 

 Job Responsibilities:

 

• Prepares tissue for pathological tests including frozen section diagnosis, cytology specimens, muscle biopsies, ACE specimens, and renal biopsies.
• Photographs gross and microscopic specimens and assists in preparation of educational conferences.
• Performs postmortem examinations (<5 year). Addresses daily QAs and monthly QA Reports.
• Assist with gross description, dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissue for processing.
• Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures. 

 

Education/Training - Bachelor’s Degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program; Master of Health Science from a NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant Program preferred

 

Experience: Previous related experience including surgical pathology, autopsy dissection, histology procedures/techniques, gross dissection of surgical specimens, frozen sections and post-mortem examinations, preferred. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently required.

 

Licensure: NYS pathology assistant license required.  AAPA fellowship or ASCP certification required.