Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem

The General Hospital Corporation; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pathology Assistant for a per diem role. The position involves preparing and examining surgical pathology specimens, assisting with postmortem examinations, supporting research, and documenting findings to aid diagnosis and evaluation.

Responsibilities include gross dissection, tissue sampling, teaching pathology residents and students, and contributing to quality control and tissue banking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Pathology required or Master's in Pathologists' Assistant preferred.
• 2–3 years related experience required.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds and perform tissue dissection as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Dictates gross descriptions and performs complete dissections of surgical specimens.
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs residents and students on gross description and sampling procedures.
• Assists with collecting tissue for quality control, teaching, research, and tissue banking.
• Prepares frozen sections for telepathology review and verifies legal authorization before postmortem examinations.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Tumor staging

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Lifting 20 lbs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology

Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

Site: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, 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

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

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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,