Pathologists' Assistant – Per Diem
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- 1114148_RR00078793
- Clinical Labs, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island (WUH), Surgical Pathology (W6159)
- Temp
- NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island (WUH)
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- Variable Shifts
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Job Details
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pathologists’ Assistant.
In this role, the successful candidate Under direction of Pathologist, is responsible for gross dissection and dictation of surgical cases.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for proper handling of reference lab specimens. Resolves problems with specimen receipt.
- Recognizes the appropriateness of a test requisition from physician, reference laboratory or consultant. Chooses appropriate samples for decalcification process and submits adequately decalcified samples to Histology.
- Utilizes computer appropriately to accurately enter required information on the Histology log sheet. Shows resourcefulness in finding alternatives in accomplishing work tasks when appropriate.
- Describes, dictates, and dissects all categories of surgical specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines accurately and efficiently.
- Completes daily assignments in an organized, efficient manner. Oversees activities in frozen section room. Develops, coordinates and provides team support to accomplish day to day activities and tasks. Participates in departmental and inter-departmental conferences when appropriate.
- Performs frozen sections and special studies as needed per laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing. Assists the pathologist in the preparation, staining and cover skipping of the sample selected for frozen section analysis. Accessions, bills and labels specimen containers and requisitions in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Responsible for upload and download of photography programs. Photograph specimens with use of appropriate camera settings and specimen labels.
- Responds to organizational information requests in a timely manner. Utilizes technology to improve services, processes and productivity.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelors Degree in Pathologist Assistant or related field OR Graduate from an National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) approved Pathologists’ Assistant program Required. NYS Pathologist Assistant License OR NYS Pathologist Assistant Permit Required. Strong communication (both oral and written), problem-solving, and organization, skills Required. Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel Required. Ability to maintain professional conduct under stressful conditions Required..
Required Licenses: NYS Pathologist Asst (Permit), NYS-Pathologist Assistant Lic
Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years Anatomic pathology services Preferred. National Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or eligibility Preferred.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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Organization
NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.