NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more aboutNYULangoneHospital - Brooklyn, and interact with us onLinkedIn,Glassdoor,Indeed,Facebook,Twitter,YouTubeandInstagram. Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant, Pathology Grossing.
In this role, the successful candidate This position is responsible for the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology biopsy specimens They prepare biopsy tissue for histological processing They may photograph gross specimens Their duties include working with the Gross Room Manager and Director of Surgical Pathology and pathologists in performing their biopsy duties according to their direction
Job Responsibilities: Reconciliation of biopsy specimens: assures appropriate specimen accessioning reconciles specimen labeling of logs containers blocks and requisitions according to procedures Assists supervisor with any and all other duties as assigned Assists department and supervisor with various QA/QI initiatives and compliance with all with CAP NYSDOH and Joint Commission standards as they relate to the gross room Performing duties relating to the maintenance of the laboratory when needed Cleans workstation between and after case dissection completion Ensures proper maintenece of equipments sterilization of instruments and discard of waste and material properly Notifies supervisor of low supply inventory and assists with supply management Dissection of specimens including; Dissects specimens according to protocols and procedures Prepares appropriate sample of tissue for histological processing Correlates specimen information with the appropriate attending pathologist as necessary Gross description: Accurately dictates gross description according to designated protocols and templates Includes all relevant details in the gross description including; color measurement number of peices shape weight Reviews gross description to ensure accuracy and completion Obtaining and appropriately applying the clinical information to the analysis and interpretation of the biopsy case Loads cassettes on tissue processor using appropriate program s to ensure rapid TAT of biopsies as needed Performs frozen sectioning using cryostat and brain lab software nbsp; Communicates and assists the PA resident and pathologist regarding the frozen section case nbsp; Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor s Degree in clinical laboratory science medical technology biology or related field One year required experience in a surgical pathology laboratory including gross dissection and dictation of surgical biopsy specimens NYSDOH License as a clinical laboratory histotechnician technician or technologist Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
Required Licenses: Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS
Preferred Qualifications:
Board certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry Experience working with Residents and Fellows 2 years experience working in a surgical pathology laboratory grossing and dictating surgical biopsy specimens
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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