Pathologist Job at Mohawk Valley Health System, Albany, NY

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  • Mohawk Valley Health System
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

Pathologists' Assistant - $10,000 Sign On Bonus at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:

The Pathologists' Assistant plays a crucial role in the clinical laboratory by performing gross pathologic specimen dictation and dissection. This position requires close collaboration with pathologists and involves managing specimens, conducting postmortem examinations, and maintaining laboratory standards. Candidates must have a relevant degree and meet NYS licensing requirements to advance within this rewarding career.

Bonuses and Benefits

We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for a new Pathologist Assistant to join our team! This is your chance to advance your career while working closely with pathologists in a dynamic, supportive environment. If you're detail-oriented and ready to make a difference, apply now and take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

Job Summary

Performs gross pathologic specimen dictation and dissection on any simple or complex surgical or autopsy specimens to include all relevant and necessary gross parameters required for specimen evaluation and classification. Works under the general direction of the Laboratory Medical Director, Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Applies knowledge in the handling of specimens from accessioning to final specimen stage.
  • Performs complex postmortem examinations and surgical tissue specimen examination.
  • Performs gross specimen gross photography as needed.
  • Helps maintain Standard Operating Procedures, ordering or supplies and general maintenance of the morgue and gross room.
  • Maintains up to date inventory and overall quality of morgue and gross room.
  • Takes call as needed.
  • Answers telephones, maintains logs/records, organizational skills. 
  • May assist with training new employees.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

     

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

  • Graduate of a NYS approved Pathologists' Assistant training program or grandfathered training. 
  • Proficient with numbers, research information, time management, computerized databases, written and verbal communications.

Preferred:  

  • Graduated from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant training program

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

  • NYS licensed Pathologists' Assistant or meets requirements to get this license within 1 year of on-boarding. 

Preferred:  

  • ASCP board certification
  • NYS licensed Pathologists' Assistant

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details


Req Id 89462 
Department CLINICAL LABORATORY 
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1 
Work Schedule SALARIED GENERAL
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time 
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $88,000-$142,000 Annually

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Keywords:

Pathologists' Assistant, clinical laboratory, medical laboratory technician, gross pathology, surgical specimens, autopsy examinations, specimen handling, laboratory management, healthcare, medical certification

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation bonus, Shift work,

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