Pathologists' Assistant

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an entry-level Pathology/Histology Assistant to support under the direction of a pathologist in the preparation, examination, and preservation of pathological specimens and to perform autopsies.

This role provides exposure to diagnostic, forensic, and research activities within a lab setting, with supervision and gradual responsibility as you gain experience. It requires a Bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification within six months of hire; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pathology or related biological science.
• ASCP Pathologist’s Assistant certification within six months of hire.
• Master’s degree in Pathology or related biological science (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, gross (exam with the naked eye), and dissect surgical and autopsy specimens.
• Assist with forensic, medicolegal, and hospital autopsies.
• Summarize patient medical records and prepare autopsy reports.
• Prepare tissue for pathological examination and testing, including photography of specimens.
• Complete surgical pathology protocol reports and data, file reports, photographic and microscopic slides, specimen coding and billing code entry.
• Perform proper maintenance of equipment, obtain provision of adequate supplies, clean the surgical pathology suite.
• Instruct pathology residents/fellows, pathologists' assistant students, and other pathology lab personnel.
• Participate in research.
• Procure samples for biospecimen banking.

Skills

Anatomy & Physiology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pathology or related biological science

ASCP Pathologist’s Assistant certification

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on a broad range of diagnostic and clinical testing services provided to support patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of health conditions within a lab setting. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pathology/Histology duties: Performs basic and applied research and assist with research regarding the cause and effect of diseases. Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pathology/Histology duties: Performs basic and applied research and assist with research regarding the cause and effect of diseases. Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Job Overview

This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in the preparation, examination, and preservation of pathological specimens, and performing autopsies.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Pathology or related biological science.
• 2. Certified Pathologist’s Assistant from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Master’s degree in Pathology or related biological science.
• 2. Experience in Pathology.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• 1. Prepare, gross (exam with the naked eye), and dissect surgical and autopsy specimens.
• 2. Assist with forensic, medicolegal, and hospital autopsies.
• 3. Summarize patient medical records and prepare autopsy reports.
• 4. Prepare tissue for pathological examination and testing, including photography of specimens.
• 5. Complete surgical pathology protocol reports and data, file reports, photographic and microscopic slides, specimen coding and billing code entry.
• 6. Perform proper maintenance of equipment, obtain provision of adequate supplies, clean the surgical pathology suite.
• 7. Instruct pathology residents/fellows, pathologists' assistant students, and other pathology lab personnel.
• 8. Participate in research.
• 9. Procure samples for biospecimen banking.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Work requires standing or walking for up to half of the day and lifting or pushing of weights up to 200 pounds.
• 2. Frequent exposure to human waste, and noxious gases and odors.
• 3. Exposure to infectious materials and dangerous bacterial and viral agents. Exposure to fumes which may cause minor illnesses.
• 4. Contact with physicians, house staff, funeral homes, and other hospitals.

Skills & Abilities

• 1. Knowledge of human anatomy and Physiology.
• 2. Attention to detail skills.
• 3. Excellent communication skills.
• 4. Excellent analytical skills.

Tufts Medicine

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: $101,084.26 - $128,878.21 based on full-time equivalent Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.