Associate Pathologist Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Strong Memorial Hospital

Time as Reported / Per Diem

R266600

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

500234 Histopathology

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCC 212 H

Compensation Range:

$31.82 - $41.37

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for all of the functions of processing tissue samples for histological diagnosis by a pathologist including grossing, embedding, microtomy, special stains and processing Immunohistochemistry slides.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Grosses sections of human tissue for examination.

• Operates laboratory equipment to embed, section and stain specimens.

• Operates equipment to perform special staining and Immunohistochemistry stains as requested, including manual staining as required.

• Follows all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, quality objectives, and safety standards, and keeps current with changes in laboratory processes and procedures.

• Examines slides under a microscope to ensure slides meet laboratory quality standards.

• Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment, including but not limited to, preventative, routine, and troubleshooting.

• Supports the training of other technologists, technicians, and/or residents.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in applied sciences in Histology or Medical Laboratory Technology required- Completing an Associate degree program in a natural science or a clinical laboratory science, and coursework acceptable to the NYSED required

• Previous experience as a histology technician preferred

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of anatomy, histology, and

• chemistry preferred

• Theoretical insight, moderate skill, judgement, and knowledge of principles and methods of Histotechnology required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Histotechnician, NYSED Licensure required upon hire or

• NYS Medical Laboratory Technician Licensure upon hire required

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