Pathologists' Assistant

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support the gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens, including high-complexity cases, under the supervision of the medical director and supervisor of the cutting room.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. The PA will dictate gross descriptions, select tissue sections for microscopic examination, and assist residents with orientation and proper handling of specimens.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant program in progress and completed prior to start date required.
• ASCP Registered required; Registration by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants desirable.
• Two years of experience in academic medical center setting preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• New graduates and out of state Master's prepared Pathologist Assistants are expected to obtain the ASCP certification within 3-6 months of hire date.
• Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Dictates gross descriptions and dissects all types of surgical specimens (e.g. type, size, weight, color and anatomic characteristics), including high-complexity specimens.
• Selects appropriate tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Understands the appropriate sections necessary for pathologic diagnosis, staging tumors, margin evaluation, and lymph node evaluation.
• Understands the methodology of submitting tissue to obtain optimum microscopic sections of optimum quality.
• Assists and educates residents with appropriate orientation and gross descriptions and dissection of all types of surgical pathology specimens.
• Operates laboratory information system is order to achieve appropriate specimen handling per standard operating procedures.
• May perform intraoperative consultations, including gross description, selection of tissues for sectioning, microtomy and tissue staining.

Skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Knowledge of pathology concepts

Team work

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant program (in progress or completed)

Tools

Laboratory Information System

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. Under the combined supervision of the medical director and supervisor of the cutting room, the Pathologists' Assistant assists in the gross description and dissection of all types of tissues sent to the surgical pathology laboratory for analysis, including high-complexity specimens. Shift Monday - Friday 10:30a-7:00p

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Dictates gross descriptions and dissects all types of surgical specimens (e.g. type, size, weight, color and anatomic characteristics), including high-complexity specimens.
• Selects appropriate tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Understands the appropriate sections necessary for pathologic diagnosis, staging tumors, margin evaluation, and lymph node evaluation.
• Understands the methodology of submitting tissue to obtain optimum microscopic sections of optimum quality.
• Assists and educates residents with appropriate orientation and gross descriptions and dissection of all types of surgical pathology specimens.
• Operates laboratory information system is order to achieve appropriate specimen handling per standard operating procedures.
• May perform intraoperative consultations, including gross description, selection of tissues for sectioning, microtomy and tissue staining.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant program in progress and completed prior to start date required.
• License ASCP Registered required., and Registration by the American Association of Pathologist Assistants is desirable.
• Two years of experience in academic medical center setting preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• New graduates and out of state Master's prepared Pathologist Assistants are expected to obtain the ASCP certification within 3-6 months of hire date.
• Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in an academic medical center in Pathology performing this position as a PA.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies and objectives. Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
• Independence of Action: Ability to set goals and determines how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines. Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to lead and direct multiple collaborative teams for large projects or groups both internal and external to the Medical Center and across functional areas. Results have significant implications for the management and operations of the organization.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range:

$114,400.00 USD - $153,967.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary 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.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.