Travel Pathology Assistant - $3,033 per week in Albany, NY

Job Title: Pathologists' Assistant Profession: Pathology Assistant Specialty: Laboratory Duration: 12 months Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Client License required Certifications: ASCP Certification required Must-Have: Experience grossing complex surgical cases Description: The Pathologists' Assistant will contribute to the overall efficiency of the Pathology Department and laboratory services in a cost-effective manner. Primary responsibilities include gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and supervision of the autopsy service. The Pathologists' Assistant has a lead role in the grossing areas of the department. They will describe and examine surgical specimens and prepare such specimens for histological processing. They assist Residents and technical staff with gross dissections. They teach Residents and staff in grossing techniques and procedures. They assist supervisory staff in a team effort to complete work in the grossing area efficiently. The Pathologists' Assistant manages the day-to-day operations of the morgue based on patient care needs and regulatory standards. This position requires independent judgment and responsibility for technical and administrative decisions in collaboration with laboratory directors. Other critical aspects include project management, budget development, and resource management. The Pathologists' Assistant provides administrative oversight of staffing issues including hiring and competency assessment. They will assist in autopsy prosection. Under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, they can assist in all aspects of anatomic pathology. They participate in seminars and provide instruction to Residents and staff concerning technique and protocol in autopsy and surgical pathology. Pathologists' Assistants can perform all work leading up to but not including diagnosis. They are qualified to perform complex surgical resections and autopsies including gross and clinical summary.