Pathology Assistant II, Histology​/Cytology

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist in the preparation and performance of anatomical pathology examinations under the direction and supervision of Pathology Assistant and Board Certified Pathologist.

Bachelors Degree in Biological Science or related field required.

A minimum of 3 years experience required. Previous experience in the preparation of tissue specimens for morphological analysis under light microscopes in an approved laboratory preferred. Pathology Assistant or Gross Room Assistant experience.

Computer literacy. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to work cooperatively within the health system and with multidisciplinary team members. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, frequently changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in a changing work environment. Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities.

Ability to use thinking skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver services. Excellent knowledge of Human Anatomy and Human Pathology.

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood

Day (United States of America)

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health Life Styles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors.

The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $52.69 - $65.86 (per hour)

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws.

This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.