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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:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500236 Surgical Pathology SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 218

Compensation Range:

$103,998.00 - $155,997.00

Responsibilities:

GENERAL SUMMARY
Acts as point person for the training of residents and medical students in grossing of surgical pathology specimens. Works with the Pathologist in charge of resident education and the chief residents. Performs the duties of a pathologist's assistant as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs pathologist's assistant duties in surgical pathology.
• Acts as the point person for gross room-related activities.
• Answers questions or concerns from the pathology residents.
• Collaborates with area leadership and Residents to address issues and implement solutions that improve and maintain communication with Pathologists’ Assistants.
• Works collaboratively with peers to enhance the pathology residency training program, including designing the training schedule, strategizing program content, and developing training expectations.
• Provides grossing coverage to affiliate hospitals on a rotational basis.
• Provides coverage to the autopsy area on a rotational basis.
• Works with faculty and resident leadership to support the institution's educational mission. Attends meetings, as required, to manage and maintain the gross room participation in resident education.
• Administers biweekly evaluations of pathology residents.
• Attends and contributes to yearly Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A degree from an accredited Pathologists Assistant program and previous experience in a lead role required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Supervisory experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in gross anatomy, histology, and immunohistochemistry preferred
• Exceptional record keeping skills and organizational abilities preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• NYS License as a Pathologists Assistant upon hire required
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist certification as a Pathologist Assistant upon hire required

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