Pathologists' Assistant

Mass General Brigham Pathology Assistant

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Weekday availability is preferred but flexible. Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, performing postmortem examinations, conducting research and preparing reports to describe their findings.

Essential Functions

• Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (i.e. type, size, weight, color and anatomical characteristics).
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs both formally and informally pathology residents, PA students and medical students in the gross description, dissection and sampling of surgical pathology specimens as well as frozen section specimens.
• Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for a variety of needs, including controls, teaching, research and tissue/tumor banking.
• Evaluates tissue to sample for frozen section, cuts and stains frozen sections adequately for telepathology review.
• Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, keeps records and discards specimens as necessary.
• Ensures that proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination.

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)?

No

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology required or Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Experience Related experience 1-2 years required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines and medical terminology. Extensive knowledge of how to approach wide variety of surgical specimens. Effective interpersonal and communication skills in person, over the telephone, via e-mail and other communication devices. Knowledge of basic human pathology. Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooped Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.47 - $47.23/Hourly

EEO Statement:

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.