NYU Langone Medical Center

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pathology Grossing Assistant.. Reconciliation of specimens: assures appropriate specimen accessioning reconciles specimen labeling of logs, containers, blocks, and requisitions, according to procedures.. Prepares appropriate sample of tissue for histological processing and/or frozen sections, obtains tissue for additional studies including but not limited to flow cytometry, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, etc., and performs special procedures including faxitron imaging and tumor triage.. Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, biology or related field.. NYSDOH License as a clinical laboratory histotechnician, technician, or technologist.

clinical lab technician

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. 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. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pathology Grossing Assistant.In this role, the successful candidate will be 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 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.* Assisting in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences.* Performing duties relating to the maintenance of the laboratory when needed. Cleans workstation between and after case dissection completion. Ensures proper maintenance of equipment, sterilization of instruments and discard of waste and material properly. Notifies supervisor of low supply inventory and assists with supply management.* Organize Dissection of specimens including; Dissects specimens according to protocols and procedures. Prepares appropriate sample of tissue for histological processing and/or frozen sections, obtains tissue for additional studies including but not limited to flow cytometry, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, etc., and performs special procedures including faxitron imaging and tumor triage. Photographs all appropriate gross specimens and microscopic slides. Correlates specimen information with the appropriate attending pathologist.* Gross description: Accurately dictates gross description for biopsies according to designated protocols and templates. Includes all relevant details in the gross description including; color, measurement, shape, weight. Reviews gross description to ensure accuracy and completion.* Obtaining and appropriately applying the clinical information to the analysis and interpretation of the surgical case.Minimum Qualifications:* 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 independentlyApply Now to schedule Virtual InterviewQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.If you wish to view NYU Langone Health's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $88,230.00 - $89,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here

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