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Surgical Pathology Assistant

2 months 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 accurately 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. Provides detailed descriptions of 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 photographs of gross specimens.
  • 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.
  • Oversees activities in the Frozen Section Room; assists in the operations of the Frozen Section Room. Executes 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 autopsy, 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 drafts the preliminary summary of clinical history.
  • Ensures that all specimens are accurately accessioned.
  • Collects data and generates statistical reports such as turnaround times and data analyses.
  • Provides training to pathology residents and surgical fellows on appropriate gross examination techniques.
  • Performs additional related duties, including the maintenance of 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of excellence. We share a collective commitment to providing outstanding patient care. Joining our team means becoming part of Mount Sinai's remarkable legacy of achievement, education, and progress as we transform medicine together. We encourage active participation in our mission by:
  • Applying an equity lens in all facets of patient care delivery, education, and research to foster policies and practices that create opportunities for all to thrive.
  • Serving as role models by addressing racist, sexist, or other inappropriate behaviors, challenging exclusionary practices, and supporting colleagues facing discrimination.
  • Promoting an environment of anti-racist behaviors among departments and colleagues.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are dedicated to learning, empowering others, and embracing change to enhance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization. We expect our leaders to champion anti-racism, cultivate a collaborative and respectful atmosphere, and proactively challenge the status quo to enhance patient care. We strive to create an inclusive, welcoming, and nurturing workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging, and can advance professionally.