Anatomic Pathology, Pathologists' Assistant, Day Shift at Healthcare Connections, Inc. in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Position & Client Overview:

Located in beautiful northern New York State, our client seeks a permanent pathologists' assistant to test in their busy anatomic pathology laboratory on the day shift.


Salary Range: $90,000-135,000


Working at this large 897-bed teaching university hospital comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and professional growth. These include health, dental, and life insurance, retirement planning, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Employees also benefit from generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Additionally, they offer career development opportunities through various training programs and classes, ensuring that staff can continually advance in their careers. The supportive work environment and extensive benefits make this facility an attractive place for healthcare professionals.


Living in the Rochester area offers a balanced lifestyle with plenty of activities both indoors and outdoors. The city is known for its affordable housing and strong job market, particularly in technology, research, and education. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Finger Lakes, which provide opportunities for hiking, boating, and wine tasting. For those who prefer indoor activities, Rochester boasts a thriving arts scene with numerous museums, theaters, and music venues. The combination of a supportive work environment at this hospital and the vibrant lifestyle in Rochester makes it an appealing place to live and work.


Job Summary:

Under general supervision of a pathologist, independently perform or assist in accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens.


Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Knowledge of gross room pathology procedures, protocols, and techniques
• Knowledge of quality standards and requirements for pathology specimen photographs
• Perform and/or assist pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomic specimens
• Perform frozen sections and other intraoperative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters
• Participate in accessioning and labeling specimens, storing and disposing specimens, and maintaining reagents and equipment

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Masters degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program preferred, and/or
• PA(ASCP) certification, or
• On the job trained/non certified per lab approval
• New grads are encouraged to apply

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.


HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND Apply Now