Pathologist Assistant, Lab, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 49,125 - 88,441; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is recruiting a Pathologist Assistant to support gross pathology and specimen handling in a busy surgical pathology lab. You will perform dissection, select tissue sections, and assist in frozen sections and slide preparation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, with preferred Master's and certification from NAACLS; a signing bonus may be available and final offers vary by experience and internal equity considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross surgical pathology functions including dissection, examination and gross dictation of large and small surgical specimens, performance of frozen sections photomicrography of cytological and histological preparations, and gross photography.
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination, i.e. frozen and pertinent sections for light, electron and immunofluorescence microscopy, tumor bank and special studies.
• Maintain tumor bank specimens.
• Assists in the training and teaching of residents and post-sophomore fellows in the performance of surgical and decedent pathology functions, including dictation, performance of frozen sections, and photography.
• Performs human post-mortem examinations including review of the patients' chart with the resident, performing external examination, in situ organ inspection, dissection, demonstration of findings to supervising pathologist, selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic and cytological studies.
• Assists in Quality Assurance. Responsible for procurement and graphing of data for prospective, retrospective and slide conference reviews, random reviews, and frozen section discrepancies.
• Attends liver biopsies and other selected biopsies as indicated for the purpose of triaging the specimen for diagnostic and research purposes. Will deliver all specimens to their final destination in the STAT and various research labs.
• Oversees and assists in the general accessioning and logging in of surgical specimens.
• Assists pathologist in a variety of tasks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $35.66 - $64.20

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, may vary

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 10010 - 3150 ANPA Path Assistants

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs gross surgical pathology functions including dissection, examination and gross dictation of large and small surgical specimens, performance of frozen sections photomicrography of cytological and histological preparations, and gross photography.
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination, i.e. frozen and pertinent sections for light, electron and immunofluorescence microscopy, tumor bank and special studies.
• Maintain tumor bank specimens.
• Assists in the training and teaching of residents and post-sophomore fellows in the performance of surgical and decedent pathology functions, including dictation, performance of frozen sections, and photography.
• Performs human post-mortem examinations including review of the patients' chart with the resident, performing external examination, in situ organ inspection, dissection, demonstration of findings to supervising pathologist, selection and submission of tissue sections for microscopic and cytological studies.
• Assists in Quality Assurance. Responsible for procurement and graphing of data for prospective, retrospective and slide conference reviews, random reviews, and frozen section discrepancies.
• Attends liver biopsies and other selected biopsies as indicated for the purpose of triaging the specimen for diagnostic and research purposes. Will deliver all specimens to their final destination in the STAT and various research labs.
• Oversees and assists in the general accessioning and logging in of surgical specimens.
• Assists pathologist in a variety of tasks.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education: Required

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study.

Preferred

• Master's degree as a Pathologist Assistant.
• Certification as a Pathologist Assistant from a program approved by the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants.
• Graduated from NAACLS approved Master's level Pathology Assistant Program and ASCP certification is preferred.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.