Pathologist Assistant

About the Role

Performs comprehensive macroscopic examination for Pathology specimens in preparation for Pathologist microscopic examination. Handles specimens that require dissection and orientation and assists in the preparation of frozen sections with the Pathologists during normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs general Pathologist’s Assistant duties with supervision.
• Reviews patient history at time of grossing.
• Communicates in professional manner with clinicians regarding submitted specimens when necessary.
• Takes gross photographs when needed.
• Performs tissue selection for special studies, when needed.
• Assists with the processing of frozen section specimens.
• Performs limited postmortem examinations (neonatal autopsies only) under supervision of a Pathologist including gross dissection, photography, clinical summary, and preparation of microscopic sections.
• Troubleshoots issues with cryostat between service appointments.
• Develops and maintains familiarity with pathology and hospital information systems.
• Performs photomicrographs for tumor conference.
• Reviews and designates appropriate limb and autopsy tissue to be discarded.
• Keeps up to date on policies, procedures, skills, documentation requirements for continuing education, checklists and successful completion of competency surveys in a timely manner.
• Follows SOP for specimen collection/labeling/processing/storage/handling/ref lab testing.
• Participates in the Quality Management of the Laboratory.
• Provides suggestions and feedback in a timely manner for issues and/or problems.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and security of information.
• Recognizes, appropriately resolves and documents QA issues in a timely fashion.
• Performs/documents quality control testing calibration and limited preventative maintenance as defined by established protocol and takes appropriate remedial action.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple tasks effectively.
• Meets turnaround time thresholds.
• Documents and communicates necessary info to appropriate staff/supervisor/manager/director to assure quality healthcare.
• Maintains a neat and organized work area.
• Completes required continuing education.
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality policies.
• Follows safety rules and organizational policies in the workplace.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in health science, Pathologists’ Assistant.
• Current license from New York State Department of Education as a Pathologist’s Assistant or eligible to obtain.
• ASCP certification.

Pay

Pay Range: $47.50 - $65.00 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.