Pathologists' Assistant — Onsite Per Diem

Partner's Healthcare; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology services on-site at 52 Second Avenue. The role involves collecting specimens, performing gross descriptions and dissections, preparing tissues for microscopy, and assisting residents and students.

Candidates should have a Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant, 1–2 years of experience, and ASCP certification preferred; lifting up to 20 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant required.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)) - ASCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dictates gross description and dissection of surgical specimens.
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs residents and students in gross description, dissection, and sampling.
• Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for research and banking.
• Evaluates tissue for frozen section and prepares sections for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage and maintains records.
• Ensures proper authorization for postmortem examinations.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Pathology terminology

Communication skills

Lifting ability

Education

Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology services on-site at 52 Second Avenue. The role involves collecting specimens, performing gross descriptions and dissections, preparing tissues for microscopy, and assisting residents and students.

Candidates should have a Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant, 1–2 years of experience, and ASCP certification preferred; lifting up to 20 pounds is expected.