Surgical Pathology Assistant – Grossing & Specimen Prep

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Pathologist Assistant to join the ANPA Path Assistants team. Responsibilities include gross pathology dissection, dictation, and assisting in tissue submission for microscopic and specialized studies.

The role supports training residents, maintains tumor bank specimens, and participates in quality assurance. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree and NAACLS pathologist assistant program completion are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Pathologist Assistant preferred.
• Certification as Pathologist Assistant from AAAPA-approved program.
• NAACLS-approved Master’s Pathologist Assistant program and ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross surgical pathology functions including dissection and gross dictation.
• Submits tissue sections for microscopic examination and related studies.
• Assists in training residents and fellows in pathology procedures.
• Maintains tumor bank specimens and assists in QA processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field

Master’s degree as a Pathologist Assistant

NAACLS approved Pathologists' Assistant Program

ASCP certification

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Pathologist Assistant to join the ANPA Path Assistants team. Responsibilities include gross pathology dissection, dictation, and assisting in tissue submission for microscopic and specialized studies.

The role supports training residents, maintains tumor bank specimens, and participates in quality assurance. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree and NAACLS pathologist assistant program completion are preferred.