Pathologists' Assistant

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to perform gross description, dissection, tissue sampling, and educational tasks in a surgical pathology setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and collaboration with pathology staff.

Bachelor's in Clinical Pathology is required; Master's in Pathologists' Assistant is preferred. 1–2 years of related experience. Onsite in Salem, MA with a day shift; lifting duties and standing/walking required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology required; Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant preferred.
• 1-2 years related experience required.
• Onsite role; lifting, standing and walking as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (i.e. type, size, weight, color and anatomical characteristics).
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs residents, PA students and medical students in gross description, dissection and sampling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for teaching, research and tissue/tumor banking.
• Evaluates tissue to sample for frozen section and prepares frozen sections for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage, maintains records and discards specimens as necessary.
• Ensures proper and legal authorization for postmortem examinations.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Tumor staging

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Pathology basics

Lifting ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology

Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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

Weekday availability is preferred but flexible

Summary

Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, performing postmortem examinations, conducting research and preparing reports to describe their findings.

Essential Functions

• Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (i.e. type, size, weight, color and anatomical characteristics).
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs both formally and informally pathology residents, PA students and medical students in the gross description, dissection and sampling of surgical pathology specimens as well as frozen section specimens.
• Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for a variety of needs, including controls, teaching, research and tissue/tumor banking.
• Evaluates tissue to sample for frozen section, cuts and stains frozen sections adequately for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, keeps records and discards specimens as necessary.
• Ensures that proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology required or
• Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience

Related experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines and medical terminology.
• Extensive knowledge of how to approach wide variety of surgical specimens.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills in person, over the telephone, via e-mail and other communication devices.
• Knowledge of basic human pathology.
• Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.47 - $47.23/Hourly

Grade

7At Mass General Brigham

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EEO Statement:

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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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