Performs gross examination of surgical specimens submitted for pathologic analysis and evaluation. Maintains and monitors Anatomic Pathology’s QC/QA/PI programs.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and its employees.
- Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service.
- Performs and dictates gross examination of submitted surgical specimens.
- Selects representative tissue sections for histological processing.
- Takes photographs of specimens (as required).
- Reviews (preliminary) Surgical Pathology reports and protocols. Arranges slides for Attending Pathologist’s interpretation.
- Prepares specimens for electron microscopy, chromosomal studies, immunoflurescence and other special studies.
- Prepare slides for rapid Frozen Section interpretation.
- Under supervision, assists in the performance of Post-Mortem Examinations (Autopsies).
- Supervise and monitor the activities and job performance of the Morgue Aide(s).
- Obtains and submits post mortem cultures and specimens for special studies.
- Interacts with residents/fellows of the various clinical services to discuss laboratory issues and clinico-pathologic correlation.
- Assists the Attending Pathologist in preparing and presenting interdepartmental conferences and lectures.
Performs other related duties as assigned
- Maintains and cross-files departmental teaching material.
- Maintains diagnostic cross-files for Autopsies, surgical Pathology and Cytology.
- Prepares monthly Surgical and Autopsy QA reports.
- Maintains policy and procedures text and materials.
- Participates in regulatory and professional proficiency test programs, in Surgical, Cytology and Autopsy Pathology.
- Three (3) years experience in the field of surgical pathology.
- Bachelor’s in Science
- Master’s in Biological Science
- Computer Knowledge
BronxCare is the largest voluntary, not-for-profit health and teaching hospital system serving the South and Central Bronx, with 859 beds and more than 4,500 employees. Its two main hospital divisions, comprehensive psychiatric and chemical dependency programs, long-term care facility, and extensive outpatient network of 39 practices are providing the wide range of services needed by the community. BronxCare is now among the largest providers of outpatient services in New York City, with close to 750,000 visits annually. Its ER is among the largest in the nation with 127,000 visits annually.
In 2023, BronxCare received full accreditation from the Joint Commission, the leading accrediting authority for hospitals in the nation. Its medical school affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and clinical collaboration with the Mount Sinai Health System, as well as 16 accredited residency and fellowship programs, are strong indicators of excellence. BronxCare’s outpatient practices are also certified as a Level Three Patient-Centered Medical Home (the highest designation) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
As an engine for positive change, BronxCare has infused more than $400 million into the Bronx economy, including a new Pediatric Specialty Center and Ophthalmology Practice, among numerous other capital projects. A new 33-bed Medical-Surgical Unit at the Concourse Hospital Division and 20-bed Adult Psychiatric Unit at the Fulton Hospital Division will increase inpatient capacity to 912 beds, further reinforcing BronxCare’s ability to address the significant needs of the Bronx community.
BronxCare is also modernizing its Inpatient Maternity and Labor and Delivery Units, as well as its Women’s Health Center and Neurology Suite, to improve the patient experience. Additionally, BronxCare’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Center Practice at 174th Street will be opening.
