• Order procedures in Laboratory computer system.
• Assure proper specimen labeling and storage.
• Assist Neuropathologist with brain description and dissection.
• Assist pathologist in dissection and handling of large gross pathology specimens.
• Perform, under a pathologist's supervision, the following duties related to surgical specimens:
  • Dissection
  • Description (dictation) of the gross findings
  • Trimming and submitting tissues for processing by the Histology Laboratory
• Verify with the histology technologist all cassettes are present before transport from the Grossing room.
• Maintain and clean biological cabinets where surgical specimens are dissected.
• Assist the Pathologists in preparation for teaching conferences by gathering and collecting slides, reports, photographs, clinical information etc.
• Maintain file of gross photographs, maintain micro slide and kodak chrome teaching collections and maintain departmental library.
• Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Photograph gross specimens.
• Perform such other duties as may be requested.

• College graduate with formal training as a pathology assistant.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a Pathology Department.

• Excellent verbal and written skills, required.

• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

• Current NY State Pathologists’ Assistant License required.

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