Pathology Assistant: Specimen Prep & Autopsy Support

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to perform preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and to conduct postmortem examinations under the direction of a pathologist.

Requires a NAACLS-accredited PA program, a baccalaureate degree, PATHAT certification, and independent judgement with initiative. Some flexibility and knowledge of HIS/LIS and lab instrumentation are valued.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• PATHAT - Certified Pathologist Assistant through ASCP.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Performance of postmortem examinations under medical direction.

Skills

Independent judgement

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Baccalaureate degree

NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

Masters degree preferred

Tools

HIS

LIS

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to perform preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and to conduct postmortem examinations under the direction of a pathologist.

Requires a NAACLS-accredited PA program, a baccalaureate degree, PATHAT certification, and independent judgement with initiative. Some flexibility and knowledge of HIS/LIS and lab instrumentation are valued.