Pathologists' Assistant (Per Diem)

Pathologists' Assistant (Per Diem)
Position type
Per Diem
Department
Pathology
Location

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan

1901 First Avenue
New York, NY 10029

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Hourly rate
$85
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Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)is addinga Pathologists' Assistant to thegroup atNYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that providesstate-of-the-artcare and leading-edge technology in a modern environment. We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable settingandutilizingthe latest advances in medical science.The hospitalmaintainsa strong academic affiliation withNew York Medical Collegetomaintainits high healthcare delivery standards.

Themission ofNYC Health + Hospitalsis to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere ofhumanecare, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and hasestablishedthe ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitalsis the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion,dignityandrespect, andregardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details:

• Perform daily activities associated with the processing of tissuesreceived from surgical procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the correct accessioning of all surgical specimens.
• Perform gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens.
• Collect appropriate specimens for microbiological examination, tumor marker testing, and other specified analyses.
• Selectand submittissue sections for microscopic examination, including frozen sections and permanent sections for light, electron, and fluorescentmicroscopy.
• Photographappropriate specimens.
• Maintain orderly storage of surgical and autopsy specimens as well as disposal ofspecimens.
• Maintain equipment, adequate supplies, and the cleanliness of the grossing room.
• Serve as a backup forreleasingand viewing deceased individualsin the absence of regular staff.
• Assist with departmental orientation and training of new hires and students.

Qualifications

• New York State Pathologist Assistant License or New York State Limited Pathologist Assistant License required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience performing activities associated with the processing of tissues received from surgical procedures.

Per Diem Rate: $85.00* per hour.

PhysicianAffiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in ourNew York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employsnearly 4,000physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation,serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)is an equal opportunity employer committed toequitablehiring practices and a supportiveworkplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visitourWorkplace Culture | PAGNY page.

*Hourly Rate Disclosure Information:

The hourly rate listed for this positioncomplies withNew York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements and applies specifically to the position being advertised.

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