Pathology Assistant - Senior

Mass General Physicians Organization; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc. is seeking a Senior Pathology Assistant to support the Frozen Section Laboratory operations, including tissue procurement for research and processing of surgical pathology cases.

The role involves accessioning, gross description, dissection, tissue sampling, and preparing gross descriptions for reports. On-site work with standard 40-hour weeks in Dover, NH, with full-time benefits and opportunities for teaching medical students and residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Clinical Pathology required; Masters preferred for PA role.
• Experience as Pathologists' Assistant 2–3 years required; 5+ years preferred.
• Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Organizes workflow for clinical case processing and maintains tissue banking logs.
• Procures research tissue promptly without compromising diagnosis or care.
• Instructs residents and PA students on gross description, dissection, sampling.
• Recommends and implements policies to maintain quality, efficiency, safety.
• Fulfills specimen acquisition requests for studies, teaching and research.
• Assists staff with case materials and photography for conferences.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Tumor staging guidelines

Medical terminology

Surgical specimens handling

Independent decision making

Physical capability to lift 20 lbs

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology

Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant preferred

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

Senior Pathology Assistant- Full Time

Summary:

Responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Frozen Section Laboratory, including tissue procurement for research and the processing of surgical pathology cases. Performs a variety of tasks, including specimen accessioning, gross description, dissection, tissue sampling, and tissue selection, as well as preparing the gross description portion of surgical pathology reports.

Does This Position Require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Organizes and coordinates the workflow for clinical case processing and maintains tissue banking logs.
• Ensures research tissue is procured in a timely manner without compromising patient diagnosis or care.
• 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 specimens, including frozen section specimens.
• Recommends and implements policies and procedures to maintain laboratory quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Follows departmental guidelines when fulfilling requests for specimen acquisition for departmental or interdepartmental purposes, including clinical studies, teaching, and research.
• Assists staff with preparing case materials and photographic documentation for clinical or research conferences and special studies.

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

Experience

Experience as a Pathologists' Assistant 2-3 years required; 5 or more years preferred

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.
• Demonstrates the highest level of technical expertise.
• Must be able to make independent, effective decisions in appropriate situations.
• Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.

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

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$86,611.20 - $126,027.20/Annual

Grade

8

Benefits

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, 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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