The Impact You Can Make

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 Pathology Assistant has a lead role in the grossing areas of the department. The incumbent will describe and examine surgical specimens and prepare such specimens for histological processing. This position will also assist supervisory staff in a team effort to complete work in the grossing area in an efficient manner striving to optimize the workflow. Other critical aspects include project management, budget development and maintenance, management of supplies and resources.

The Pathology Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, can assist in all aspects of anatomic pathology and participates in seminars. The Assistant can do all work leading up to but not including diagnosis. The incumbent is qualified to do complex surgical resections (pelvic exenterations, whipple procedures, etc.) and autopsies including gross, PAD/FAD, and clinical summary.

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.

The Impact You Can Make

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 Pathology Assistant has a lead role in the grossing areas of the department. The incumbent will describe and examine surgical specimens and prepare such specimens for histological processing. This position will also assist supervisory staff in a team effort to complete work in the grossing area in an efficient manner striving to optimize the workflow. Other critical aspects include project management, budget development and maintenance, management of supplies and resources.

The Pathology Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, can assist in all aspects of anatomic pathology and participates in seminars. The Assistant can do all work leading up to but not including diagnosis. The incumbent is qualified to do complex surgical resections (pelvic exenterations, whipple procedures, etc.) and autopsies including gross, PAD/FAD, and clinical summary.

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.