Travel Pathology Assistant - $2,939 per week in Albany, NY

Cynet Health

Albany, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,939–$2,939

SKILLS

Autopsy, Budget Management, Corrective Action, Leadership, Pathology, Patient Care, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Sample/Specimen Processing, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Albany, NY

POSTED

6 days ago

Job Title: Pathologists' Assistant Profession: Pathology Assistant Specialty: Lab Duration: 12 months Shift: 08:00-16:30 Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: NYS License Certifications: ASCP Certification Must-Have: Must have experience grossing complex surgical cases Description: The Pathologists' Assistant will contribute to the overall efficiency of the Pathology Department and laboratory service in a cost-effective manner. This position involves performing a variety of tasks, primarily gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and supervision of the autopsy service. The Pathologists' Assistant plays a lead role in the grossing areas of the department. They will describe and examine surgical specimens and prepare such specimens for histological processing. They will assist residents and technical staff with gross dissections and teach residents and staff grossing techniques and procedures. The Pathologists' Assistant will assist supervisory staff in a team effort to complete work in the grossing area efficiently, optimizing workflow. This role includes managing the day-to-day operations of the morgue based on patient care needs and regulatory and quality standards. The Pathologists' Assistant has expertise and leadership in the autopsy service area. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility for technical and administrative decisions for the morgue, in collaboration with laboratory directors. Critical aspects of this role include project management, budget development and maintenance, and management of supplies and resources. The Pathologists' Assistant will have administrative oversight of staffing issues, including hiring, competency assessment, development, and corrective actions. They may assist in autopsy prosection under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. Pathologists' Assistants can perform all aspects leading up to but not including diagnosis. They are qualified to perform complex surgical resections and autopsies, including gross, PAD/FAD, and clinical summaries.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/