Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem

Mass General Physicians Organization; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc. is seeking a Pathology Assistant for per diem coverage at our site. The role involves preparing and examining surgical pathology specimens and supporting research and education activities.

Responsibilities include gross dissections, tissue selection for microscopy, and providing instruction to residents and students. The PA will also assist with tissue banking, frozen sections, and ensure proper specimen records and postmortem authorization

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines and medical terminology.
• Extensive knowledge of how to approach wide variety of surgical specimens.
• Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Dictates gross descriptions and performs complete dissections of surgical specimens, documenting characteristics.
• Selects and submits appropriate tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Provides instruction to pathology residents, PA students, and medical students on gross description and sampling.
• Assists with collecting and submitting tissue for QC, teaching, research, and tissue/tumor banking.
• Evaluates tissue for frozen section analysis and prepares, cuts, and stains frozen sections for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, maintains records, and ensures proper disposal.
• Verifies that proper legal authorization has been obtained before postmortem examinations.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Tumor staging knowledge

Surgical specimen handling

Interpersonal communication

Pathology knowledge

Lifting 20 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in pathology

Job description

Site

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc.

About Mass General Brigham

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Job Summary

Pathology Assistant - Per Diem

Summary- Responsible for preparing and examining surgical pathology specimens, assisting with postmortem examinations, supporting research and educational activities, and documenting findings to support accurate diagnosis and evaluation.

Does this position require patient care? No

Essential Functions

• Dictates gross descriptions and performs complete dissections of surgical specimens, documenting characteristics such as type, size, weight, color, and anatomical features.
• Selects and submits appropriate tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Provides formal and informal instruction to pathology residents, Pathologists' Assistant (PA) students, and medical students on the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology and frozen section specimens.
• Assists with collecting and submitting tissue for quality control, teaching, research, and tissue or tumor banking.
• Evaluates tissue for frozen section analysis and prepares, cuts, and stains frozen sections for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, maintains accurate records, and ensures specimens are discarded appropriately.
• Verifies that proper legal authorization has been obtained before performing postmortem examinations.

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

Licenses and Credentials Experience Related experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and 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

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$34.13 - $49.63/Hourly

Grade

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EEO Statement:

1300 Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, 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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