Pathologists Assistant

Overview: Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of a pathologist the Pathologist 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
• Performs other duties within their scope of practice

Qualifications:

• 2 Year/Associate Degree in science related field, preferred
• High School or GED, required

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Pathologist Assistant training, required

• NYS SED as a Pathologists Assistant is required or licensure-eligible with limited permit as a Pathologist Assistant

***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

• Accountability
• Accuracy
• Computer Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Multi-Tasking
• Logical Thinking

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 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

• Occasional mechanical, radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical

• Occasional fumes, gases, odors

• 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 Transparency Statement (Text Only): 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. Min: USD $91,367.57/Yr. Max: USD $137,051.36/Yr. EEO Statement (Text Only): 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.