Pathologists' Assistant Per Diem

Massachusetts General Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology services. Responsibilities include collecting samples, describing specimens, selecting tissue for analysis and assisting in frozen sections as needed.

Requires a Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant, 1-2 years of related experience, and knowledge of anatomy and tumor staging. The role is onsite at 52 Second Avenue with per diem status; ASCP-PA preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (i.e. type, size, weight, color and anatomical characteristics).
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs pathology residents, PA students and medical students in gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens as well as frozen section specimens.
• Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for controls, teaching, research and tissue/tumor banking.
• Evaluates tissue to sample for frozen section, cuts and stains frozen sections adequately for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, keeps records and discards specimens as necessary.
• Ensures that proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Tumor staging guidelines

Medical terminology

Surgical specimens handling

Interpersonal communication

Pathology knowledge

Lift 20 lbs

Education

Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

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Job Summary

Cover days off/vacations Pay Range: $52.88-$63.45 per hour

Summary: Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, conducting research and preparing reports to describe their findings.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (i.e. type, size, weight, color and anatomical characteristics).
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs both formally and informally pathology residents, PA students and medical students in the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens as well as frozen section specimens.
• Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for a variety of needs, including controls, teaching, research and tissue/tumor banking.
• Evaluates tissue to sample for frozen section, cuts and stains frozen sections adequately for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, keeps records and discards specimens as necessary.
• Ensures that proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination.

Qualifications

Education Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)) – ASCP preferred

Experience Related experience 1-2 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)

• Remote Type
• Onsite Work Location 52 Second Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
• Employee Type Per Diem
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $41.64 - $60.59/Hourly
• Grade 8

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