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Pathology Assistant
New York, NY
Job Description
Client Summary: Our client's health system is designed to increase efficiencies and economies of scale; improve quality and outcomes; and expand access to advanced primary, specialty, and ambulatory care services throughout a wide clinical network. The health system includes more than 7,200 physicians, including general practitioners and specialists, and 13 free standing joint-venture centers.
Job Description: Pathology Assistant
The Pathologist Assistant assists the pathologist in the receipt, preparation and examination of surgical tissue specimens and autopsies. Assures that all specimens are appropriately logged, processed and disposed of in a timely and safe manner.
Education & Certification Requirements:
1. Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and gross description. Assures appropriate specimen accessioning, obtains clinical history, lab data, x-rays and scans when needed
2. Coordinates and/or performs small and large gross descriptions, dissections of surgical, and autopsy specimens. Instructs and monitors performance of clinical staff who grossly describes and dissects surgical biopsies and small grosses
3. Coordinates frozen section activities with late dissections; assists in the Frozen Section Laboratory. Freezes, cuts, stains and prepares slides as needed. Prepares tissues for microscopic examination
4. Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examination with subsequent dissection, submission of samples and dictation of gross findings.
5. Assures that all specimens are appropriately logged, processed and disposed of in a timely and safe manner.
6. Gathers data and prepares statistical reports such as turnaround time and data analysis.
7. Provides instructions to residents and surgical fellows on appropriate processing of large specimens dissections
8. Performs other related duties
Schedule Notes: Monday-Friday. 2pm-8pm Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, light industrial manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, and Independent Contractor Compliance.
For over 50 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and constantly enhance the candidate journey and client experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Description: Pathology Assistant
The Pathologist Assistant assists the pathologist in the receipt, preparation and examination of surgical tissue specimens and autopsies. Assures that all specimens are appropriately logged, processed and disposed of in a timely and safe manner.
Education & Certification Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree and completion of accredited Master's Program in Pathology Assistant or equivalent. NYS Pathology Assistant License required.
- 1-year surgical grossing and autopsy experience American Society for Clinical Pathology Certification (ASCP) as a Pathologist's Assistant required.
- Bachelor's degree in Pathology Assistant program or Master's degree in Pathology Assistant Program
- PA (ASCP) certification is must for both
1. Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and gross description. Assures appropriate specimen accessioning, obtains clinical history, lab data, x-rays and scans when needed
2. Coordinates and/or performs small and large gross descriptions, dissections of surgical, and autopsy specimens. Instructs and monitors performance of clinical staff who grossly describes and dissects surgical biopsies and small grosses
3. Coordinates frozen section activities with late dissections; assists in the Frozen Section Laboratory. Freezes, cuts, stains and prepares slides as needed. Prepares tissues for microscopic examination
4. Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examination with subsequent dissection, submission of samples and dictation of gross findings.
5. Assures that all specimens are appropriately logged, processed and disposed of in a timely and safe manner.
6. Gathers data and prepares statistical reports such as turnaround time and data analysis.
7. Provides instructions to residents and surgical fellows on appropriate processing of large specimens dissections
8. Performs other related duties
Schedule Notes: Monday-Friday. 2pm-8pm Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision & Dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts & Rewards
- Payroll Payment Options
Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, light industrial manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, and Independent Contractor Compliance.
For over 50 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and constantly enhance the candidate journey and client experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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