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University of Rochester Medical Center . Compensation range: $48.85 - $73.28 per hour. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual salaries will be set within the range based on factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations. Overview
Responsibilities include assisting pathologists and pathology residents in the gross examination of surgical specimens and autopsies, and providing grossing coverage at affiliates on a rotational basis, as needed. Responsibilities
Dictates a gross description, including color, consistency, weight, measurements, and abnormalities or unusual findings; performs necessary dissection with positive patient identification; ensures proper submission of tissue for microscopic examination and considers disease process and clinical history; consults with attending pathologist/fellow on complex or unusual specimens. Performs special techniques such as frozen sectioning, touch preps, cytogenetics tissue prep, flow cytometry, gene rearrangement, electron microscopy, decalcification, specimen radiology, and STAT freezing. Provides coverage to the Postmortem Medicine Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital for autopsies as needed. Completes research requests and clinical trials according to protocol without compromising diagnosis and evaluation. Trains pathology residents and histologists in grossing and special techniques for surgical pathology specimens as needed. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education & Experience
Master's degree in a pathologists' assistant program required Or equivalent combination of education and experience Licenses and Certifications
PATH ASST - Pathology Assistant – Certified upon hire required Limited Permit per regulatory requirements upon hire required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance its mission. The University does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Pathologist Assistant
role at
University of Rochester Medical Center . Compensation range: $48.85 - $73.28 per hour. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual salaries will be set within the range based on factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations. Overview
Responsibilities include assisting pathologists and pathology residents in the gross examination of surgical specimens and autopsies, and providing grossing coverage at affiliates on a rotational basis, as needed. Responsibilities
Dictates a gross description, including color, consistency, weight, measurements, and abnormalities or unusual findings; performs necessary dissection with positive patient identification; ensures proper submission of tissue for microscopic examination and considers disease process and clinical history; consults with attending pathologist/fellow on complex or unusual specimens. Performs special techniques such as frozen sectioning, touch preps, cytogenetics tissue prep, flow cytometry, gene rearrangement, electron microscopy, decalcification, specimen radiology, and STAT freezing. Provides coverage to the Postmortem Medicine Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital for autopsies as needed. Completes research requests and clinical trials according to protocol without compromising diagnosis and evaluation. Trains pathology residents and histologists in grossing and special techniques for surgical pathology specimens as needed. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education & Experience
Master's degree in a pathologists' assistant program required Or equivalent combination of education and experience Licenses and Certifications
PATH ASST - Pathology Assistant – Certified upon hire required Limited Permit per regulatory requirements upon hire required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance its mission. The University does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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