Job Description

Pathology Assistant 

JOB-10044044

Anticipated Start Date

May 26, 2025

Location

Bronx, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full-time positions at our client.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Pathology Assistant . Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician who practices anatomic pathology, processes and documents specimens. Collect and prepare samples for pathology analysis. Conducts tissue and fluid examination, as needed. Assists with conducting postmortem examinations. Responsible for the organization of the laboratory and the provision of effective pathological service.  Ensures optimal utilization of resources and compliance with the operating standards of various health care governing and accrediting bodies, resulting in improved patient experience and outcomes. 

Job Description

• Prepares gross tissue sections for pathology analysis, which include but are not limited to cutting, staining, as required, describing gross anatomic features, dissecting and processing surgical specimens for bio-banking, histologic processing, or other analyses (e.g., frozen section).
• Performs human postmortem examinations, which include but are not limited to selection of tissues and fluids for further examination, external examination, dissection, and gathering and recording information for autopsy reports.
• Maintains laboratory inventory of supplies and equipment; cleans and disinfects equipment.
• Calibrates, operates and troubleshoots medical equipment.
• Completes, processes and files appropriate forms and documents, as needed.
• Adheres to and acts in compliance with all appropriate procedures, protocols, techniques and standards, as they relate to the gross room.
• Photographs surgical specimens, as assigned, and maintain quality standards and requirements for collection of pathology specimen photographs.
• Participates in accessioning and labeling specimens, storing and disposing specimens, and maintaining reagents and equipment.
• Analyzes data and prepares reports on findings.
• Maintains laboratory safety precautions and adheres to infection prevention procedures.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills Required

• Experience: grossing specimens and performing autopsies

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Pathologists’ Assistant issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Additional Requirements

• Malpractice Insurance - All Credentialed Providers are required to have active individual Medical Malpractice.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00am - 4:00pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm

Pay Rate

• $57.00 per hour

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law”.

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