The Impact You Can Make Team Impact The Pathology' Assistant will contribute to the overall efficiency of the Pathology Department and laboratory service in a cost-effective manner by performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and the assisting with Quality Assurance processes. * * The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities * Describe gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, and preparing tissues for histologic processing. Record/document submitted specimens for processing. * Triage specimen received from surgery; dictate gross findings on selected specimen using appropriate terminology; refer most complex tissue sections for microscopic review by Pathologist * Select and identify tissue for microscopic study; determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained. * * Education/Accredited Programs * Baccalaureate Pathologist’ Assistant program graduate; or successful completion of a post-bachelor’s program from an NACCLS approved school of Pathologist’ Assistants * Post-Baccalaureate training in anatomic and clinical pathology preferred * Minimum 3-5 years of experience in pathology – surgical gross pathology, frozen section cutting, and autopsy. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations * New York State licenses Pathology Assistant * Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Skills/Abilities * Develop and maintain computer skills needed for electronic communication, including the Cerner Pathnet system and Dragon dictation system. Develop and use skills related to the use of the intranet and internet to search for information. * Understand and utilize statistical software to effectively manage and evaluate technical data. * Generate information and summary reports using statistical and decision-making tools. * Specify and utilize computerized tools for the selection and interpretation of laboratory testing. * Maintain LIS and procedures to ensure clinicians receive laboratory data in a timely and useful manner. * Design and implement reports that present patient data in a clinically useful format * * Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. * * Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $41.61 to $62.42 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. * *Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be foundhere. *Job: Allied Health - Laboratory Medicine *Title: *Pathology Assistant Location: NY-Glens Falls Requisition ID: 2507X