Pathology Assistant: Dissections, Teaching & Research

Mass General Physicians Organization

Dover (NH)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 68,000

Part time

6 days ago

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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.