Pathologist Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. is seeking a Pathologist's Assistant to support gross description, dissection, and preparation of surgical pathology specimens in a hospital setting. The role involves coordinating with pathologists, documenting gross features, and ensuring accurate specimen labeling and accessioning.

The candidate should have a B.S. in Biology or related science, plus NAACLS PA training or ASCP certification (or eligibility) and must obtain certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in biology or related science is required.
• Completion of NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program or ASCP cert/eligibility is required.
• Certification within one year of hire is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Describe gross features and prepare tissue sections for microscopy, including frozen section when applicable.
• Ensure proper specimen accessioning and labeling.
• Obtain clinical records and related data for cases.
• Photograph specimens as needed.

Education

B.S. Degree in Biology or related science

NAACLS approved Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program

ASCP certification or eligible

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.The Pathologists' Assistant is engaged in all phases of gross description and dissection of surgical specimens.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Assist in the preparation and performance of gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Under the indirect supervision of a pathologist, describe gross anatomic features, dissect surgical specimens, and prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination to include preparation of frozen section (when applicable).
• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Obtain pertinent clinical records, case history, laboratory data, copies of scans and X-rays, when indicated.
• Photograph specimens as needed.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Biology or related science with completion of a NAACLS approved Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program or certification as a Pathologist’s Assistant by the ASCP Must be ASCP certified or eligible to certify. Must be certified within one- year post-hire.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $55.00 - $74.02The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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