Job description

Pathology Assistant

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11206 (NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull)

Shift Timings: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (M-F)

Duration: 3 months+ (possible extension)

Pay Rate: Up to $61.00/hr.

Candidate Must Be Covid-19 Vaccinated.

Job Summary:

· 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.

Job Responsibilities:

· 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.

· Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Pathologists’ Assistant issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $61.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11206: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US citizen or a GC holder?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dissection (Required)
• Pathology analysis (Required)
• Postmortem (Required)
• Laboratory procedures (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pathologists' Assistant Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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