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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.