Pathologist Assistant

Flushing Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) is a 293-bed teaching hospital serving the diverse communities of Queens, New York. As part of our commitment to providing exceptional patient care, we are seeking a qualified and motivated Per Diem Pathologists’ Assistant to join our Department of Pathology.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment alongside board-certified pathologists and highly skilled laboratory professionals dedicated to diagnostic excellence and quality patient care.

Position Summary

Under the supervision and direction of a licensed Pathologist, the Pathologists’ Assistant performs professional and technical functions in Surgical Pathology. Responsibilities include the gross examination, dissection, description, and sampling of surgical specimens, assistance with frozen sections and intraoperative consultations, specimen photography, and maintenance of accurate pathology documentation and records.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality patient care and laboratory excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform gross examination, dissection, and dictation of surgical pathology specimens.
Select and submit appropriate tissue sections for histologic processing and microscopic examination.
Assist pathologists with frozen section procedures and intraoperative consultations.
Perform gross specimen photography and maintain photographic records.
Ensure proper specimen accessioning, identification, and tracking.
Present gross findings to supervising pathologists.
Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health, and hospital regulatory standards.
Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement, patient safety, and accreditation activities.
Assist in maintaining pathology procedure manuals and laboratory documentation.
Collaborate effectively with laboratory personnel, physicians, nursing staff, and hospital departments.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and excellent customer service.

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