Pathology Assistant

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Job ID: 897745

Estimated Weekly Gross: $3,094.47

Job Title

Pathology Assistant

Location

White Plains, NY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and performance of gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens using section guidelines and voice recognition systems for dictation.
• Under pathologist supervision, describe gross anatomic features, dissect surgical specimens, and prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination, including frozen and permanent sections for light microscopy and photography as needed.
• Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; accurately enter required information into the LIS, including number of blocks and pieces of tissue.
• Assist with coding gross specimens, organization and coordination of anatomic pathology grossing, and preparation of specimens for histology and post mortem examination as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain voice recognition templates, ensuring backup dictation systems reflect the same templates.
• Assist with inventory of gross room supplies, decalcification of tissue samples, and updates to the Gross Room Manual as needed.

Required Qualifications

• New York State Pathology Assistant license required.
• B.S. Degree in Biology or a related science with completion of a Pathologists’ Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Influenza vaccine required — no exemptions or exceptions.
• Ability to demonstrate safe use of grossing table, handsaw, and cryostat.
• Ability to work with laboratory equipment and chemicals in compliance with safety standards (SDS protocols).

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a surgical pathology or related laboratory setting.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Experience with LIS systems and voice recognition software in a pathology environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to adapt in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic anatomic pathology department serving all patient populations in a professional acute care setting.
• Collaborative environment with direct interaction with pathologists and histology laboratory staff.

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