Pathology Assistant - Per Diem at NYU Langone Health

Patchogue, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

1.56

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grossing, Specimen Handling, Frozen Sections, Surgical Dissection, Medical Photography, Decalcification, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Organization Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk [https://nyulangone.org/locations/nyu-langone-hospital-suffolk], and interact with us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyulangonehealth/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true], Glassdoor [https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-NYU-Langone-Health-EI_IE121521.11,29.htm], Indeed [https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nyu-Langone-Health?from=mobviewjob&tk=1iln7ebg1gc28801&fromjk=575c649f519b8dd4&attributionid=mobvjcmp], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/NYULangone/], Twitter [https://x.com/nyulangone], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/nyulangonehealth] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nyulangone]. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pathology Assistant - Per Diem - Clinical Labs-Pathological Adm - - Monday - Friday with Alternatin. In this role, the successful candidate Pathologist assistant graduated with PA license Job Responsibilities: Pathologist Assistant graduate with PA license.Working in gross room to take care of all related duties including , blocks. Responsible for proper handling of reference lab specimens. Resolves problems with specimen receipt. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Responds to organizational information requests in a timely manner. Utilizes technology to improve services, processes and productivity. • Responsible for upload and download of photography programs. Photograph specimens with use of appropriate camera settings and specimen labels. • 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. • 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. • Describes, dictates, and dissects all categories of surgical specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines accurately and efficiently. • Utilizes computer appropriately to accurately enter required information on the Histology log sheet. Shows resourcefulness in finding alternatives in accomplishing work tasks when appropriate. • 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. 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 Assistant Lic Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years Anatomic pathology services Preferred. National Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or eligibility Preferred. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf]. NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $1.56 - $1.56 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. View the Pay Transparency Notice [https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/290/2017/04/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf] for further details.

Responsibilities

The Pathology Assistant is responsible for dissecting and describing surgical specimens and performing frozen sections in the gross room. They also handle specimen receipt, photography, and maintain accurate histology logs.