Pathology Assistant - Senior
- šŗšø United States
- On-site
- Senior
- 1 day ago
- medical terminology
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Job Summary
Senior Pathology Assistant- Full TimeSummary-
Responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Frozen Section Laboratory, including tissue procurement for research and the processing of surgical pathology cases. Performs a variety of tasks, including specimen accessioning, gross description, dissection, tissue sampling, and tissue selection, as well as preparing the gross description portion of surgical pathology reports.
Does This Position Require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions-
- Organizes and coordinates the workflow for clinical case processing and maintains tissue banking logs.
- Ensures research tissue is procured in a timely manner without compromising patient diagnosis or care.
- Provides formal and informal instruction to pathology residents, Pathologistsā Assistant (PA) students, and medical students on the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens, including frozen section specimens.
- Recommends and implements policies and procedures to maintain laboratory quality, efficiency, and safety.
- Follows departmental guidelines when fulfilling requests for specimen acquisition for departmental or interdepartmental purposes, including clinical studies, teaching, and research.
- Assists staff with preparing case materials and photographic documentation for clinical or research conferences and special studies.
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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
- Experience as a Pathologists' Assistant 2-3 years required; 5 or more years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines and medical terminology. - Extensive knowledge of how to approach wide variety of surgical specimens. - Demonstrates the highest level of technical expertise. - Must be able to make independent, effective decisions in appropriate situations. - Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
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Remote Type
Onsite
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Work Location
789 Central Avenue
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
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Employee Type
Regular
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
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Pay Range
$86,611.20 - $126,027.20/Annual
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Grade
8
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EEO Statement:
1300 Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, 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 Veteranās 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 (857)-282-7642.
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