Pathologist Assistant - Boston, MA

Pathologist Assistant - Boston, MA - Permanent and Full-Time Hire

Under the general supervision of a Pathologist or the Managing Pathologist Assistant, the Pathologists' Assistant - Certified performs various duties related to accessions, preparation, and performance of human specimen dissection and postmortem examinations. This role also provides technical support to the pathology department and laboratories, ensuring cleanliness, infection control, and compliance with accreditation standards.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties:

• Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection
• Provides support to surgical pathology and frozen section services
• Maintains and updates autopsy and mortuary policies
• Participates in quality control checks and documentation for laboratory equipment
• Participates as a team member in the Decedent Affairs Office and mortuary services support
• Assists in autopsy procedures, ensuring legal authorization, and coordinating special requests
• Cleans and disinfects work areas, equipment, and morgue facilities
• Performs other duties as needed

Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited pathology assistant program. Pathologist Assistant ASCP Certification required. Required number of course credits specified by CLIA.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required:

• Pathologist Assistant PA (ASCP) Certification required within 6 months of hire. Must already be eligible and scheduled to take exam.

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Masters of Health Science Pathologists Assistant Education/training equivalent to the above.

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