Pathologists' Assistant

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Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc.

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Job Summary
Weekday availability is preferred but flexible

Summary
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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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%)
Stooping 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%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
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

Grade
7
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