Surgical Pathology Assistant

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Mount Sinai Health System Full time
Job Overview

The Surgical Pathology Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the pathologist during the acquisition, preparation, and analysis of surgical tissue samples and autopsies. This position ensures that all specimens are properly documented, processed, and disposed of safely and efficiently.

The Surgical Pathology Assistant (SPA) is a skilled allied health professional dedicated to assisting the pathologist in the examination of surgical specimens and conducting postmortem evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Aids in the preparation and execution of surgical specimen dissection and gross examination. Collects clinical history, laboratory data, imaging studies, and scans as necessary. Accurately describes the gross characteristics of surgical specimens and prepares tissues for processing for light microscopy. Obtains samples for specialized studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, research, cytogenetics, cultures, electron microscopy, and immunofluorescence. Captures images of gross specimens.

2. Coordinates and/or conducts gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens and postmortem evaluations. Guides and supervises the performance of staff involved in processing and dissecting biopsy specimens and non-complex surgical specimens.

3. Manages activities in the Frozen Section Room; assists in the Frozen Section Room. Executes specialized procedures including frozen section slide preparation and triage of tissue for tumor banking and relevant studies.

4. Supports the pathologist in the preparation and execution of human postmortem examinations. Ensures legal authorization for autopsy, gathers medical records for review, collaborates with the attending pathologist to identify special techniques to be employed during the examination, prepares tissues for light microscopy processing and specialized studies, and drafts preliminary summaries of clinical history.

5. Ensures that all specimens are accurately logged and tracked.

6. Collects data and compiles statistical reports such as turnaround times and data analysis.

7. Provides training to pathology residents and surgical fellows on appropriate gross examination techniques.

8. Performs additional related duties, including maintaining surgical and autopsy pathology protocols.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Pathology Assistant program or Master's degree in Pathology Assistant Program
  • PA (ASCP) certification is required for both
  • 2-3 years of experience in surgical grossing and autopsy
Non-Bargaining Unit, 847 - Pathology, Molecular & Cell Based Medicine - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

About Us

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for excellence. We are united in our commitment to providing exceptional patient care. By joining us, you become part of Mount Sinai's legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we transform medicine together. We encourage active participation in the Mount Sinai Health System team by:
  • Applying an equity lens in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices that enable everyone to thrive and reach their potential.
  • Serving as a role model by confronting inappropriate actions and supporting colleagues who experience discrimination.
  • Fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among departments and co-workers.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to learning, empowering others, and embracing change to advance equity and enhance the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization. We expect our leaders to promote anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and challenge the status quo to improve systems and enhance patient care. We strive to cultivate an inclusive, welcoming, and nurturing work environment where all individuals feel valued, belong, and can advance professionally.

Discover more about this opportunity and how you can contribute to our mission.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, employing over 43,000 individuals across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, over 300 laboratories, a nursing school, and a leading medical and graduate education institution. Mount Sinai is dedicated to advancing health for all by addressing the most complex healthcare challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all in need. Through the integration of its hospitals, laboratories, and educational institutions, Mount Sinai provides comprehensive healthcare solutions from birth through geriatrics, utilizing innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while prioritizing patients' medical and emotional needs. The Health System includes approximately 7,400 primary and specialty care physicians and numerous outpatient surgery centers throughout the region. We are consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high rankings in various specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is also highly regarded in research funding and productivity.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to addressing racism and its effects on our faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to establish Mount Sinai as an anti-racist healthcare and learning institution that actively addresses structural racism.

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