Pathology Grossing Assistant

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pathology Grossing Assistant.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology biopsy specimens. They prepare biopsy tissue for histological processing. They may photograph gross specimens. Their duties include working with the Gross Room Manager and Director of Surgical Pathology and pathologists in performing their biopsy duties according to their direction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of biopsy specimens: assures appropriate specimen accessioning reconciles specimen labeling of logs, containers, blocks, and requisitions, according to procedures.
• Assists department and supervisor with various QA/QI initiatives and compliance with all with CAP, NYSDOH and Joint Commission standards as they relate to the gross room.
• Performing duties relating to the maintenance of the laboratory when needed. Cleans workstation between and after case dissection completion.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipments, sterilization of instruments and discard of waste and material properly.
• Notifies supervisor of low supply inventory and assists with supply management.
• Dissection of specimens including; Dissects specimens according to protocols and procedures.
• Prepares appropriate sample of tissue for histological processing.
• Correlates specimen information with the appropriate attending pathologist as necessary.
• Gross description: Accurately dictates gross description according to designated protocols and templates. Includes all relevant details in the gross description including; color, measurement, number of peices shape, weight.
• Reviews gross description to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Obtaining and appropriately applying the clinical information to the analysis and interpretation of the biopsy case.
• Loads cassettes on tissue processor using appropriate program(s) to ensure rapid TAT of biopsies, as needed.
• Performs frozen sectioning using cryostat and brain lab software. 
• Communicates and assists the PA, resident and pathologist regarding the frozen section case. 
• Assists supervisor with any and all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, biology or related field. 
• One year required experience in a surgical pathology laboratory including gross dissection and dictation of surgical biopsy specimens. 
• NYSDOH License as a clinical laboratory histotechnician, technician, or technologist. 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry. 
• Experience working with Residents and Fellows. 
• 2 years experience working in a surgical pathology laboratory grossing and dictating surgical biopsy specimens.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Langone Health 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 $88,230.00 – $89,000.00 Annually. 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.

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