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About the Role

The Pathologist Assistant is a specially trained allied health professional whose skills are focused primarily in anatomic pathology. The Pathologist Assistant performs specific designated tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed and appropriately trained Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Accessions, bills and labels specimen containers and requisitions accurately and efficiently.
• Completes daily assignments in an organized, efficient manner.
• Develops, coordinates and provides team support to accomplish day to day activities and tasks.
• Participates in departmental meetings as appropriate.
• Uses voice recognition software program and LIS to enter gross descriptions.
• Uses computer appropriately to accurately enter required information in LIS for reconciliation of cassettes and slides.
• Verifies billing charges.
• Exhibits 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.
• Chooses appropriate samples for decalcification process and submits adequately decalcified samples to Histology Department.
• Performs proper disposal of tissue and chemical waste in the gross room.
• Performs all routine work and quality control activities to ensure high standards in the Department.

Requirements

• Academic training leading to either a bachelor's or master's degree required.
• Graduate from a NAACLS-accredited school of Pathology Assistant.
• Licensed as a NYS Pathologist Assistant under the NYS Department of Education required.
• Additional practical and clinical training in Anatomic Pathology leading to certification as a Pathologist Assistant.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer experience desirable.

Location

• Long Island

Work Type

• Per Diem

Experience Level

• Master's degree preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

• USD $78.00 - USD $78.00 /Hr.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages
• Generous tuition assistance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Culture that supports professional and educational growth

About the Company

• By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island.
• From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities.
• Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.
• A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health.
• With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island.
• Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.