Pathologist Assistant
6 days ago
Newburgh
Job Description Melissa Owens | President P: (386)339-0839 | E: melissa@alliedsearchpartners.com Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/melissaowens Job Description Job ID: 3499633 Job Title: Permanent Pathologist Assistant Location: Newburgh, NY 12550 Shift: Per Diem Job Summary: Under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory and/or other licensed Pathologist, the Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) prepares and performs the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens. Job Responsibilities: • Prepares tissue for pathological tests including frozen section diagnosis, cytology specimens, muscle biopsies, ACE specimens, and renal biopsies., • Photographs gross and microscopic specimens and assists in preparation of educational conferences., • Performs postmortem examinations (<5 year). Addresses daily QAs and monthly QA Reports., • Assist with gross description, dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissue for processing., • Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures. Education/Training - Bachelor’s Degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program; Master of Health Science from a NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant Program preferred Experience: Previous related experience including surgical pathology, autopsy dissection, histology procedures/techniques, gross dissection of surgical specimens, frozen sections and post-mortem examinations, preferred. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently required. Licensure: NYS pathology assistant license required. AAPA fellowship or ASCP certification required.