Pathologist Assistant
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Biology and successful completion of an accredited pathologist assistant program.
- Professional knowledge and a very high level of analytical ability to perform postmortem and tissue examinations, interpret findings, and determine data to be forwarded to the pathologist.
- Knowledge of anatomic pathology computer system functions.
- Ability to conduct gross dissection procedures using surgical instruments.
- Interpersonal and verbal communication skills to interact with pathologists, train medical students and residents, and present and defend case findings at conferences.
- Written communication skills to prepare case summaries and interpretations, and reports of laboratory activities.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns at each step of the care process.
- Three to six months of job-related experience to become familiar with procedures, techniques, and equipment used in performing activities.
- Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning bodies.
- Ability to work with exposure to infectious diseases and odorous chemicals when performing autopsies and working with surgical specimens, while adhering to established safety precautions.
- Process surgical pathology specimens, including fixing, cutting, photographing, and sectioning specimens, including frozen sections, and use the laboratory information system according to standard operating policies and procedures.
- Perform postmortem examinations under the supervision of the pathologist and assist medical students in performing autopsies.
- Work with residents and medical students, orienting and teaching them.
- Maintain inventory and equipment, including performing preventative maintenance tasks.
- Notify the chief resident, fellow, Director of Surgical Pathology, or Director of the resident’s program in a timely manner when work is beginning to back up.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by maintaining adequate supplies and instruments and monitoring the cleanliness of workstations, including the frozen section area.
- Ensure equipment is in good working order.
- Monitor hours and activities of grossing staff.
- Perform other assigned duties, such as accessioning, billing, and coding.
- Pathologist Assistant certification is preferred.
About the company
Memoir Health provides a behavioral healthcare platform that enables home-based care for behavioral health and substance use issues. It helps health systems remotely manage patients with tools like remote patient monitoring, scheduling, virtual care, and outcomes management, powered by a data analytics engine that highlights cost-saving opportunities and supports automated workflows and one-click referrals. The platform differentiates itself by automating care journeys and delivering integrated, outcomes-focused care within managed care and other healthcare networks, reducing administrative workload for clinicians. Its goal is to make care more proactive, accessible, and coordinated from patients’ homes, improving outcomes while lowering costs, and Memoir Health was later acquired by Lumeo Health in 2020.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2018
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- Fiscal 2025 margin was 0.9%; weak reimbursement can trigger another existential liquidity squeeze.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Productivity Bonus
- Stock Options
- Company Equity