Clinical Pathology Technician

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 with the receipt, preparation, and analysis of surgical tissue samples and autopsies. This position ensures that all specimens are meticulously logged, processed, and disposed of in a safe and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists 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. Collects samples for specialized studies such as flow cytometry, image analysis, research, cytogenetics, cultures, electron microscopy, and immunofluorescence. Captures photographs of gross specimens.
  • Coordinates and/or conducts gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens and postmortem evaluations. Trains and supervises staff involved in processing and dissecting biopsy specimens and non-complex surgical specimens.
  • Oversees activities in the Frozen Section Room; assists in the operations of the Frozen Section Room. Conducts specialized procedures including frozen section slide preparation and triage of tissue for tumor banking and relevant studies.
  • Supports the pathologist in the preparation and execution of human postmortem examinations. Ensures legal authorization for autopsies, gathers medical records for review, collaborates with the attending pathologist to identify special techniques for the examination, prepares tissues for light microscopy processing and special studies, and compiles preliminary summaries of clinical histories.
  • Ensures accurate accessioning of all specimens.
  • Collects data and generates statistical reports such as turnaround times and data analyses.
  • Provides training to pathology residents and surgical fellows on proper gross examination techniques.
  • Performs additional related duties, including maintaining surgical and autopsy pathology protocols.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Pathologist Assistant or a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Pathology Assistant program with no prior experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience in surgical grossing and autopsy.
  • PA-ASCP Board Certification.
  • New York State Path-A License.
About Us

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of excellence. We share a collective commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. By joining us, you become part of Mount Sinai's exceptional legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we transform healthcare together. We encourage active participation in promoting equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research, ensuring opportunities for all to thrive.

Our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to enhance equity and improve 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 the system and enhance patient care. We work diligently to cultivate an inclusive, welcoming, and nurturing workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to advance professionally.

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