Pathologists' Assistant (Per Diem) (30125)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Pathologists' Assistant to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan . Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment. We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.


NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details:

• Perform daily activities associated with the processing of tissues received from surgical procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the correct accessioning of all surgical specimens.
• Perform gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens.
• Collect appropriate specimens for microbiological examination, tumor marker testing, and other specified analyses.
• Select and submit tissue sections for microscopic examination, including frozen sections and permanent sections for light, electron, and fluorescent microscopy.
• Photograph appropriate specimens.
• Maintain orderly storage of surgical and autopsy specimens as well as disposal of specimens.
• Maintain equipment, adequate supplies, and the cleanliness of the grossing room.
• Serve as a backup for releasing and viewing deceased individuals in the absence of regular staff.
• Assist with departmental orientation and training of new hires and students.

• New York State Pathologist Assistant License or New York State Limited Pathologist Assistant License required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience performing activities associated with the processing of tissues received from surgical procedures.

Per Diem Rate: $85.00* per hour.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.


Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture PAGNY page.


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