About this opportunity
Catholic Health lists this Pathologist Assistant - Per Diem opportunity in hauppauge, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview 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.
Overview 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.
Job Details
Per Diem
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 in an accurate and efficient manner
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 meeting as appropriate
Uses voice recognition software program and LIS to enter in gross descriptions
Uses computer appropriately to accurately enter required information in LIS in terms of 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
Qualifications
Academic training leading to either a bachelor's or master's degree required. Graduate from a NAACLS-accredited school of Pathology Assistant. Master's degree preferred.
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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills essential. Strong organizational skills required. Computer experience desirable.
Salary Range
USD $78.00 - USD $78.00 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
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Worksite address
hauppauge, NY, 11788, US
Who can apply
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