Surgical Pathology Assistant — Dissection & Teaching

Partner's Healthcare; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant for per diem coverage at 52 Second Avenue. The role involves gross description, dissection of surgical specimens, and submitting tissue for microscopic analysis.

The candidate will teach residents and students and assist with tissue collection for research and banking. Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Pathologists' Assistant and ASCP certification preferred, with 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant
• Pathologists' Assistant (ASCP) certification preferred
• Related experience 1-2 years required

Responsibilities

• Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens.
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs residents and students in gross description, dissection and sampling.
• Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for teaching, research and banking.
• Evaluates tissue for frozen section and prepares sections for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage and record-keeping.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Tumor staging guidelines

Medical terminology

Surgical specimen handling

Interpersonal communication

Pathology basics

Lifting 20 lbs

Education

Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant for per diem coverage at 52 Second Avenue. The role involves gross description, dissection of surgical specimens, and submitting tissue for microscopic analysis.

The candidate will teach residents and students and assist with tissue collection for research and banking. Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Pathologists' Assistant and ASCP certification preferred, with 1–2 years of related experience.