Pathology Assistant - Certified

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical / Dental / Vision plans

403B options

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a Pathologist’s Assistant to assist in the preparation of human surgical specimens. The role involves ensuring optimal patient care and departmental efficiency while working under the supervision of the Lab Director.

Ideal candidates will hold a Baccalaureate degree, possess Pathologist’s Assistant certification, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Benefits include generous time off and medical plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree; degree in biomedical or health sciences preferred.
• Completion of NAACLS accredited Pathologist’s Assistant program required.
• Current Pathologist’s Assistant certification required, with new graduates acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides gross descriptions of all surgical specimens accurately.
• Independently troubleshoots issues with Dragon Voice.
• Performs frozen sections and ensures timely delivery of slides.

Skills

Voice recognition

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Knowledge of gross pathology

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Pathologist’s Assistant program

Masters degree in Health Science

Tools

Pathology computer systems

Dragon Voice recognition

Job description

Location:CHA Cambridge Hospital
Work Days:M-F 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Category:Allied Health
Department:Pathology
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union Name: Non Union

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Lab Director and Associate Pathologist will assist in the preparation of human surgical specimens and perform other assigned duties in order to ensure optimal patient care and the safety and efficiency of the Pathology Department.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently provides gross descriptions of all surgical specimens.
• Is competent and adept in the use of Dragon Voice recognition.
• Independently troubleshoots issues with Dragon Voice.
• Creates new templates for dictation for Dragon Voice.
• Accurately and efficiently dissects tissue and puts the tissue into a properly labeled cassette for processing.
• Accurately and efficiently prints cassettes as needed.
• Accurately and efficiently completes worksheets for each specimen.
• Ensures specimen comments, including IHC, special stains, and levels are transcribed correctly onto the specimen worksheets.
• Accurately and efficiently performs frozen sections with staining and delivery of frozen section slides within the acceptable time limits.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree. Degree in biomedical or health sciences preferred. Completion of NAACLS accredited Pathologist’s Assistant program required; Masters degree in Health Science preferred.

Certification: Current Pathologist’s Assistant certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology is required and must be maintained in good status throughout employment. Experience: New certified graduates acceptable but 3 or more years experience in a clinical pathology setting preferred.

Additional Experience: Must have dictation experience; experience with Voice recognition preferred. Must have some experience with pathology computer systems.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Universal precautions, chemical safety guidelines, and basic laboratory safety.
• Knowledge of gross pathology.
• Must be fluent in the English language.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• 403B options

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.