Pathology Assistant: Surgical Specimen Expert

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Per diem Pathologists' Assistant to join the team at 81 Highland Avenue. The role involves gross dissection, tissue sampling for pathology, and collaboration with residents and students.

The position requires capacity to lift heavy specimens and to work a day shift on-site in Massachusetts. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology, with a Master’s in Pathologists' Assistant preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology is required.
• Master's Degree as Pathologists' Assistant is preferred.
• Clinical pathology knowledge and lab specimen handling are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dictates gross description and dissection of surgical specimens.
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs residents and students in gross description and sampling.
• Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for teaching, research, or banking.
• Evaluates tissue for frozen sections and prepares specimens for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage, records, and disposal.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Detail orientation

Physical stamina

Team teaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology

Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Per diem Pathologists' Assistant to join the team at 81 Highland Avenue. The role involves gross dissection, tissue sampling for pathology, and collaboration with residents and students.

The position requires capacity to lift heavy specimens and to work a day shift on-site in Massachusetts. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology, with a Master’s in Pathologists' Assistant preferred.