About this opportunity
What’s Upstate lists this Pathologists Assistant opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What you'll do
Under the general supervision of a pathologist, the Pathologists Assistant provides various services in both surgical and autopsy pathology. The primary responsibilities include gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens and the performance of post mortem examinations.
Provides preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical specimens in accordance to established protocols in a timely manner
Selects and prepares representative tissue sections for histologic and microscopic examination including frozen sections, following established guidelines
Assists the pathologists in performing the post mortem examination in accordance to established protocols in a timely manner
Provides technical and administrative support for Bassett sponsored conferences and projects as requested by physicians
Follows all institution and department policies and procedures
Understands the role and responsibilities of individual members as part of the health care team including their ability to promote the delivery of quality healthcare
Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
Review work of students and residents as assigned
Is self-directed
Prioritizes tasks without intervention from manager/supervisor or pathologists
Works productively with minimal errors and follow up
Serves as a technical resource for other staff members, sharing knowledge proactively with other members of the section, shift, or lab
Routinely self-motivated and enthusiast
Follows up appropriately when problems are encountered in an independent manner
Consistently able to access a problematic situation, consider alternatives and choose appropriate course of action
Interacts with providers and staff providing constructive feedback for process improvement
Frozen sectioning triage and cutting
Performs other duties within their scope of practice
What we need from you
Education:
4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Science related field, required
Master's Degree in Science related field, preferred
Experience:
Minimum 1 year Pathologist's Assistant training, required
Licensure/Certifications:
NYS SED as a Pathologist's Assistant, required
Or
Licensure-eligible with limited permit as a Pathologist's Assistant, required
Or
Limited Permit is granted to individuals that meet the educational requirements for licensure except for the licensing examination, which must be taken within one year from the issuance of a limited permit, required
Skills:
Accountability
Accuracy
Computer Skills
Critical Thinking
Reading/Writing/Comprehension
Multi-Tasking
Logical Thinking
Laboratory Skills
Organizing/Categorizing Records
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional crouching, kneeling, walking
Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
Constant fit testing
Hazards:
Occasional electrical, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy
Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical
Working Conditions:
Occasional fumes, gases, odors
Travel:
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
Total Rewards
Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
Pay Range
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum:
USD $120,557.57/Yr.
Pay Range Maximum:
USD $180,836.35/Yr.
We love the difference people bring
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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