Histology Lab Assistant: Precision in Pathology Support

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a pathology technician at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. to ensure safe, accurate processing of histology specimens and assist in grossing under CAP guidelines.

The role emphasizes adherence to I CARE standards, handling biohazardous material, and collaboration with pathology staff to support turnaround times and patient care in a 40-hour day shift.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Hospital Laboratory experience 3-5 years preferred.
• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT SAFETY: Follows established hospital and departmental precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for patients and others.
• Coverslips slides and aids in signing-out cases for the pathologists.
• Assists the pathologists’ assistants/grossing techs in the grossing room and aids in specimen collection for pathology.
• Under the direction of the AP Operations Manager and the Chief of Pathology, accessions pathology specimens.
• Under the direction of the AP Operations Manager and the Chief of Pathology, assists the PA/grossing techs and pathologists in grossing pathology specimens, if qualified under CAP regulations.
• Performs and/or assists with gynecological and non-gynecological cytology specimens.
• Attends and participates in classes, meetings, committees and other continuing education as appropriate to maintain and enhance professional job knowledge and/or job skills.
• Maintains equipment according to formal maintenance program in the department.

Skills

I CARE standards

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a pathology technician at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. to ensure safe, accurate processing of histology specimens and assist in grossing under CAP guidelines.

The role emphasizes adherence to I CARE standards, handling biohazardous material, and collaboration with pathology staff to support turnaround times and patient care in a 40-hour day shift.