Pathology Assistant

Pathology Assistant

Gross pay: $3600/Wk

Stipend: $1316/Wk

Schedule: 40hrs/Wk - M - F - 8:30am - 5pm EST; no weekends or on call

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:

• 2 years of experience as a Pathology Assistant
• NY License or happy to obtain one on offer
• Masters Degree in Pathology or related field

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $3,600.00 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pathology Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person