Pathology Assistant I - Pathology Histology - Full Time/Days

Strength Through Diversity

Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assists the Pathologist and Pathology Residents in all aspects of the processing of anatomic Pathology specimens, maintenance of proper records, and disposal of specimens
• Performs duties of Pathology Physicians’ Assistant that includes, but are not limited to, dissection and the description and photography of specimens received from operating physicians
• Assists in the performance of autopsies, including weekends
• Keeps records of specimens and maintains equipment used
• Assists in the maintenance of proper cleanliness and order in the Surgical Pathology Laboratory and in the disposal of specimens
• Assists in or performs specimen photography
• Meets criteria for competency assessment in all areas
• Accesses and prepares specimens for testing
• Enters specimens on log book or computer terminal as required
• Checks every entry in computer for accuracy
• Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain a safe and sanitary environment
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Observes laboratory safety practices

Requirements:

• NYS Licensure as Pathologist Assistant required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science with at least 5 year of experience as Pathologist Assistant or
• Master’s degree in Pathology Assistant program with no experience

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential
• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers
• We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong, and are able to professionally advance. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, contribute to the patient experience and quality of patient care.

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Who We Are

Over 38,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospitals, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside ( Formerly St Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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