Pathologist Assistant

Responsibilities:

· Dictates a gross description and performs gross dissection per standard operating protocols of specimens received while maintaining positive patient identification. Will consult with attending pathologist/fellow on complex or unusual specimens.

· Performs special techniques, including but not limited to: frozen sectioning for immediate assessment, touch preps, cytogenetics tissue prep, flow cytometry, gene rearrangement, electron microscopy, decalcification, specimen radiology and STAT freezing.

· Provides coverage to the Postmortem Medicine Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital in the performance of autopsies.

· Provides grossing and/or prepping of tissue specimens to affiliate hospitals as needed on a rotation basis. Requires travel to sites.

· Completes research requests and clinical trials according to protocol, without compromising the diagnosis and evaluation of the specimen

· Trains pathology residents and histologists (as needed) in grossing and special techniques in the preparation of surgical pathology specimens.

Requirements:

· Master’s Degree in Pathologists’ Assistant

· 2 years of Pathology Assistant experience

· NYS license (or ability to obtain BEFORE starting position)

· High level of problem-solving ability.

· Strong ability to integrate and interpret data from diverse sources to find solutions to very complex problems.

· Exercises judgement in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria in obtaining results.

· May be required to lift up to 50lbs

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $73.00 - $76.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Pathology Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, NY 14642: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person