St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
Overview
The Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) works under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory and/or other licensed Pathologist to prepare and perform the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens. The PA prepares tissue for pathological tests including frozen section diagnosis, cytology specimens, muscle biopsies, ACE specimens, and renal biopsies. The PA photographs gross and microscopic specimens and assists in the preparation of educational conferences. The PA also performs postmortem examinations. Responsibilities
Prepare and perform gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens under supervision Prepare tissue for pathological tests including frozen section diagnosis, cytology specimens, muscle biopsies, ACE specimens, and renal biopsies Photograph gross and microscopic specimens Assist in preparation of educational conferences Perform postmortem examinations Education/Training
Education/Training : Bachelor’s Degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists\' Assistant program; Master of Health Science from a NAACLS Pathologists\' Assistant Program preferred Experience
Experience : Previous related experience including surgical pathology, autopsy dissection, histology procedures/techniques, gross dissection of surgical specimens, frozen sections and post-mortem examinations, preferred. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently required. Licensure
Licensure:
NYS pathology assistant license required. AAPA fellowship or ASCP certification required. About Montefiore St. Luke\'s Cornwall (MSLC)
Montefiore St. Luke\'s Cornwall is a not-for-profit hospital serving the health care needs of the Hudson Valley. In January 2018, St. Luke\'s Cornwall Hospital officially partnered with the Montefiore Health System, making MSLC part of a leading organization in population health management. MSLC is committed to meeting the needs of the community and pursuing excellence with dedicated staff, modern facilities, and state-of-the-art treatment. MSLC is recognized as one of Becker\'s Hospital Review 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare and is certified as a Great Place to Work. Visit the Great Place to Work site to learn what makes MSLC an exceptional place to work.
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The Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) works under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory and/or other licensed Pathologist to prepare and perform the gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens. The PA prepares tissue for pathological tests including frozen section diagnosis, cytology specimens, muscle biopsies, ACE specimens, and renal biopsies. The PA photographs gross and microscopic specimens and assists in the preparation of educational conferences. The PA also performs postmortem examinations. Responsibilities
Prepare and perform gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens under supervision Prepare tissue for pathological tests including frozen section diagnosis, cytology specimens, muscle biopsies, ACE specimens, and renal biopsies Photograph gross and microscopic specimens Assist in preparation of educational conferences Perform postmortem examinations Education/Training
Education/Training : Bachelor’s Degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists\' Assistant program; Master of Health Science from a NAACLS Pathologists\' Assistant Program preferred Experience
Experience : Previous related experience including surgical pathology, autopsy dissection, histology procedures/techniques, gross dissection of surgical specimens, frozen sections and post-mortem examinations, preferred. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently required. Licensure
Licensure:
NYS pathology assistant license required. AAPA fellowship or ASCP certification required. About Montefiore St. Luke\'s Cornwall (MSLC)
Montefiore St. Luke\'s Cornwall is a not-for-profit hospital serving the health care needs of the Hudson Valley. In January 2018, St. Luke\'s Cornwall Hospital officially partnered with the Montefiore Health System, making MSLC part of a leading organization in population health management. MSLC is committed to meeting the needs of the community and pursuing excellence with dedicated staff, modern facilities, and state-of-the-art treatment. MSLC is recognized as one of Becker\'s Hospital Review 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare and is certified as a Great Place to Work. Visit the Great Place to Work site to learn what makes MSLC an exceptional place to work.
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