Histology Pathology Lab Assistant

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a qualified laboratory professional to support histology and pathology operations. The role emphasizes strict adherence to CAP and JC guidelines, safe handling of biohazards, and accurate reporting of histology and immunohistochemistry results.

The candidate will work under the AP Operations Manager and Chief of Pathology, assisting grossing and specimen accessioning, and contributing to multidisciplinary conference preparation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience: Hospital Laboratory experience 3–5 years preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area that they work.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates hand hygiene and proper PPE usage.
• Maintains and labels slides, reagents, and stains per CAP guidelines.
• Accession pathology specimens under AP Operations Manager guidance.
• Assist grossing techs/pathologists in grossing and specimen collection.
• Ensure accurate transcription of patient reports (histology and IHC).
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per infection control guidelines.
• Support pathology team with digital photography and conference prep.
• Follows JC and CAP guidelines during all procedures and policies.

Skills

Hospital laboratory experience

CAP competencies

ICARE standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Schedule: Monday -Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Summary

Assures total compliance with TJC and CAP guidelines during all procedures. Must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions. Works cooperatively with all hospital and laboratory staff through verbal and written communications in order to resolve problems, exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, and process information concerning cases.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene
• Demonstrates use of two patient identifiers
• Demonstrates effective communication “hand offs” between providers, shifts, departments, etc.
• Demonstrates use of proper precautions including use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Is responsible to and receives direction from the management team, which may consist of the administrator, manager or supervisor.
• Assures total compliance with JC and CAP guidelines and adheres to them during all procedures and policies.
• Embeds tissue for the histologists.
• Coverslips slides and aids in signing-out cases for the pathologists.
• Responsible for glass slide and paraffin block filing in histology and pathology.
• 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.
• Assists pathologists with digital photography and preparation for multidisciplinary conferences in the hospital.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area according to infection control and chemical hygiene guidelines.
• Maintains equipment according to formal maintenance program in the department.
• Maintains and labels stains and reagents according to department and CAP guidelines.
• Fills client supply orders.
• Responsible for specimen send-outs, including slide and block requests and returns.
• Ensures accurate transcription of patient reports, including histology and immunohistochemistry results, according to department guidelines.
• Ensures proper disposal of wet tissue and chemicals according to department guidelines.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Hospital Laboratory experience 3-5 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards. - Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area that they work.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.99 - $28.21/Hourly

Grade

SF1135

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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