Pathologist Assistant

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Job Title: Pathologist Assistant

Company: MidHudson Regional Hospital

City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Laboratory Central

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: 8:30-5pm

Shift: Day

Req #: 47866

Posted Date: Jun 22, 2026

Hiring Range: $116,095 - $145,945 annually

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Job Details:

The Pathologist Assistant functions as assistant to the Director of Division (Pathology) in the preparation and performance of gross surgical examinations. Responsible for processing surgical pathology specimens, including receipt, dissection, description, and examining, dissecting, and processing tissues. Also, responsible for gross autopsy prosecution and preliminary autopsy reports. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of this position but may provide guidance and training to technologists, students and residents. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines tissue samples to assist the pathologist in diagnosing disease and provides a general description of the sample and either determines if further analysis is needed or presents to Pathologist for final diagnoses.
• Assists in the selection and preparation of tissue sections for intraoperative consultations (frozen section), including embedding tissue, cutting tissue on a cryostat, and staining of tissue slides.
• Ensure accurate documentation and labeling of specimens.
• Performs proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supplies, and cleanliness needed in the performance of gross anatomic dissection.
• Assists the pathologist in preparing materials for both intra- and interdepartmental teaching exercises.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety standards.
• Prepare quality assurance reports and workload reports;
• Maintain accurate records of specimen handling, processing, and examination results.
• Perform special procedures such as photography and radiography of specimens as required.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE

• Must have one to two years' grossing experience or successfully completed a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program
• Knowledgeable with voice dictation software such as Voicebrook.

EDUCATION

• A Master's degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologist Assistant program

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• NYS License required
• Certification through ASCP or AAPA preferred

About Us:

MidHudson Regional Hospital

MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley's most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area's only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

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