Pathologist Assistant at Allyon in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Summary:



Allyon, Inc. is an established IT and Healthcare Services firm and we love what we do! It makes our day when we are able to help talented individuals achieve their career goals while a the same time helping our clients build quality teams. If you are interested in joining the Allyon Team, please apply or submit your resume for review today!



Job Title: Pathologist Assistant




Duties & Responsibilities: A Pathologist Assistant (PA) is a highly trained healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a pathologist to perform various duties related to the examination and diagnosis of disease through laboratory analysis.



Responsibilities:



• Dictates a gross description and performs gross dissection per standard operating protocols of specimens received while maintaining positive patient identification. Will consult with attending pathologist/fellow on complex or unusual specimens.


• Performs special techniques, including but not limited to: frozen sectioning for immediate assessment, touch preps, cytogenetics tissue prep, flow cytometry, gene rearrangement, electron microscopy, decalcification, specimen radiology and STAT freezing.


• Provides coverage to the Postmortem Medicine Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital in the performance of autopsies.


• Provides grossing and/or prepping of tissue specimens to affiliate hospitals as needed on a rotation basis. Requires travel to sites.


• Completes research requests and clinical trials according to protocol, without compromising the diagnosis and evaluation of the specimen


• Trains pathology residents and histologists (as needed) in grossing and special techniques in the preparation of surgical pathology specimens.



Minimum Requirements:

• Mather's Degree in Pathologist Assistant


• 2 years experience (pathologist assistant)


• NYS license


• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

What we Offer:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits


• 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment

Allyon, Inc. is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer adn terms of employment are without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Allyon, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Apply Now