Pathology Assistant - Pathology - Full Time Days

Pathology Assistant - Pathology - Full Time Days

NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Centeran advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facilityas well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pathology Assistant - Full Time Days 9AM-5PM; Monday through Friday - Pathology *SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

Job Responsibilities:

• Pathologist Assistant graduate with PA license. Working in gross room to take care of all related duties including blocks.
• Responsible for proper handling of reference lab specimens. Resolves problems with specimen receipt.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Responds to organizational information requests in a timely manner. Utilizes technology to improve services, processes and productivity.
• Responsible for upload and download of photography programs. Photograph specimens with use of appropriate camera settings and specimen labels.
• Performs frozen sections and special studies as needed per laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing. Assists the pathologist in the preparation, staining and cover skipping of the sample selected for frozen section analysis. Accessions, bills and labels specimen containers and requisitions in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Completes daily assignments in an organized, efficient manner. Oversees activities in frozen section room. Develops, coordinates and provides team support to accomplish day to day activities and tasks. Participates in departmental and inter-departmental conferences when appropriate.
• Describes, dictates, and dissects all categories of surgical specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines accurately and efficiently.
• Utilizes computer appropriately to accurately enter required information on the Histology log sheet. Shows resourcefulness in finding alternatives in accomplishing work tasks when appropriate.
• Recognizes the appropriateness of a test requisition from physician, reference laboratory or consultant. Chooses appropriate samples for decalcification process and submits adequately decalcified samples to Histology.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Bachelors Degree in Pathologist Assistant or related field OR Graduate from an National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) approved Pathologists' Assistant program Required. NYS Pathologist Assistant License OR NYS Pathologist Assistant Permit Required. Strong communication (both oral and written), problem-solving, and organization, skills Required. Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel Required. Ability to maintain professional conduct under stressful conditions Required.

Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years Anatomic pathology services Preferred. National Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or eligibility Preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $ 135,850 - $ 160,475 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.