Pathologist Assistant / PA (ASCP) / Pathology Assistant in Upstate New York

Job Description


Pathologists' Assistant - Full Time - Days
Job Summary:

• Performs gross pathologic specimen dictation and dissection on simple or complex surgical or autopsy specimens.
• Works under the general direction of the Laboratory Medical Director, Laboratory Director, and Laboratory Manager.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Handles specimens from accessioning to final specimen stage.
• Performs complex postmortem examinations and surgical tissue specimen examination.
• Conducts gross specimen photography as needed.
• Assists in maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, ordering supplies, and general maintenance of the morgue and gross room.
• Maintains inventory and ensures the quality of the morgue and gross room.
• Takes call as needed and performs administrative tasks such as answering telephones and maintaining logs/records.
• Assists in training new employees.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Required: Graduate of a NYS approved Pathologists' Assistant training program or grandfathered training.
• Proficient in numbers, research information, time management, computerized databases, and written and verbal communications.
• Preferred: Graduated from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant training program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Required: NYS licensed Pathologists' Assistant or meets requirements to obtain this license within 1 year of on-boarding.
• Preferred: ASCP board certification NYS licensed Pathologists' Assistant.

Job Details:

• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours Worked: 8.50
• Union: Non-Union
• Pay Range: $90,000 - $144,000 Annually

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Meet Your Recruiter


Megan Pivarnik
Client Relationship Manager & Senior Healthcare Recruiter


Megan is a Talent Acquisition Healthcare Recruiter based out of Boston, Massachusetts. She has a proven track record using strong organizational, personal, and communication skills to lead and recruit high-quality personnel, secure new business, and build lifelong relationships with Healthcare professionals throughout the nation! Originally from Connecticut, Megan graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a minor in Global Communications. Outside of recruiting, she enjoys hanging out with friends, staying active, and spending time with her pets.


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