The Pathologist Assistant assists the pathologist in the receipt preparation and examination of surgical tissue specimens and autopsies. Assures that all specimens are appropriately logged processed and disposed of in a timely and safe manner.
1. Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and gross description. Assures appropriate specimen accessioning obtains clinical history lab data x-rays and scans when needed.
2. Coordinates and/or performs small and large gross descriptions and dissections of surgical and autopsy specimens. Instructs and monitors performance of clinical staff who grossly describes and dissects surgical biopsies and small grosses.
3. Coordinates frozen section activities with late dissections; assists in the Frozen Section Laboratory. Freezes cuts stains and prepares slides as needed. Prepares tissues for microscopic examination.
4. Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examination with subsequent dissection submission of samples and dictation of gross findings.
5. Assures that all specimens are appropriately logged processed and disposed of in a timely and safe manner.
6. Gathers data and prepares statistical reports such as turnaround time and data analysis.
7. Provides instructions to residents and surgical fellows on appropriate processing of large specimens dissections.
8. Performs other related duties
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $134971.40 - $166036.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including experience education and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit 153 - Pathology - MSH Mount Sinai Hospital
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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