Job Information
Actalent Pathologist Assistant in Ithaca, New York
Job Title: Pathologist AssistantJob Description
We are seeking a dedicated Pathologist Assistant to join our Anatomical Pathology Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation, dissection, and processing of anatomic pathology specimens. Other responsibilities include participation in intraoperative consultations, maintenance of the gross room, and handling various specimen management tasks. The role also involves ensuring accurate specimen identification, accessioning, and requisitioning, maintaining specimen integrity throughout the process. You will be required to maintain a compliant environment, adhering to all lab and hospital procedures, New York State and Joint Commission regulations, HIPAA standards, infection control, and safety guidelines. Additionally, you will describe the gross anatomic features of surgical specimens, providing a general, logical, and factual gross description - CPT -, and load cassettes into tissue processors using the appropriate programs. Part of your role will also include maintaining adequate inventory, managing checklists, and troubleshooting when temperatures are out of range, along with assisting in daily, weekly, and monthly checklist completion.
Hard Skills
Clinical Laboratory
Anatomic Pathology
Soft Skills
Accurate specimen identification
Adherence to lab and hospital procedures
Ability to describe gross anatomic features of surgical specimens
Inventory management
Troubleshooting
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Ithaca, New York.
Work Environment
The successful candidate will be expected to work 8 hours from Monday to Friday
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.