Pathology Assistant CWR - PATHSNT 25-25046 Job at NavitsPartners, Bergenfield, NJ

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  • NavitsPartners
  • Bergenfield, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Pathology Assistant CWR

Location: Hackensack, NJ 
Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible day shift hours

Shift Details: No weekends, no holidays, no on-call

Hours per Week: 40

Hours per Day: 8

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced Pathologists’ Assistant to support surgical pathology and gross examination procedures in a clinical lab environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and be ASCP certified with a bachelor's in a biological science or health-related discipline.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens under pathologist supervision

  • Perform tissue selection, preparation, embedding, and cryostat sectioning for frozen sections

  • Photograph specimens and maintain detailed gross descriptions

  • Ensure accuracy in patient and specimen data

  • Collect fresh tissue for biorepository, cytogenetics, flow cytometry , and research purposes

  • Operate Faxitron and upload images to PACS

  • Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of dissection lab and equipment

  • Support pathology residents and pathologists during autopsies (e.g., photography, dissection, data collection)

  • Prepare teaching materials for medical and interdepartmental use

  • Use lab computer systems for result reporting and documentation

  • Lift up to 30 lbs and stand for at least 5 hours per day

  • Meet organizational competency standards and complete annual assessments

  • Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

Required Skills & Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in anatomic pathology

  • Extensive surgical and autopsy specimen handling knowledge

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-specimen volume

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or a biological discipline from a NAACLS-accredited institution

  • Must include didactic and on-site clinical training in surgical and autopsy pathology

  • Master’s degree preferred

Certifications:
  • ASCP certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant

  • Documented competencies in managing simple to complex pathology specimens

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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