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**Req Number** 150763

Job Description

Assists pathologists in the preparation and performance of all gross surgical examinations. Provides guidance and direction to medical laboratory assistants, pathology residents, and morgue diener. Assists in the training of pathology residents in the preparation of gross surgical specimens.

Job Responsibility

+ Under pathologists' supervision assists in the preparation and performance of all gross surgical examinations.

+ Assures appropriate specimen accession and numbering of all surgical specimens.

+ Describes gross anatomic features and takes samples for microscopic examination.

+ Photographs pertinent specimens and makes microscopic slides.

+ Assists in preparation of frozen section.

+ Provides guidance and assistance to Medical Laboratory Assistants.

+ Assists in the training of pathology residents by providing guidance in the preparation of gross surgical specimens for dissection; selection and preparation of autopsied material; general maintenance of equipment in gross pathology and morgue; as well as general and specific photography techniques for organs and other gross specimens.

+ Maintains equipment, ensures adequate supplies and cleanliness of the autopsy suite and Gross Pathology Cutting Room, and assists with quality assurance activities of the autopsy service.

+ Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

+ Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

+ Current License to practice as a Pathology Assistant required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

+ Minimum of 4 years of technical experience and 2+ years of leadership / management experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $105,400-$183,000/year

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.