Pathologists' Assistant

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $10,000 come you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.*

Starting salary $110,000

Job Summary

Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, performing postmortem examinations, conducting research, and preparing detailed reports to document findings.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Gross Dissection: Dictates gross descriptions and performs complete dissections of surgical specimens, documenting characteristics such as type, size, weight, color, and anatomical details.

• Microscopic Examination: Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic analysis.

• Instruction & Training: Provides formal and informal instruction to pathology residents, PA students, and medical students on gross descriptions, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology and frozen section specimens.

• Tissue Collection: Assists in the collection and submission of tissue for controls, teaching, research, and tissue/tumor banking.

• Frozen Section Processing: Evaluates tissue for frozen sectioning, cuts and stains sections, and prepares samples for telepathology review.

• Specimen Storage Management: Oversees specimen storage within the surgical pathology area, maintains records, and disposes of specimens as needed.

• Postmortem Examinations: Ensures all proper legal authorizations are obtained before performing postmortem examinations.

Work Environment

• Laboratory and pathology setting.

• Exposure to biological specimens and laboratory equipment.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from NAACLS accredited and AAPA approved Pathologists' Assistant Training Program required prior to date of hire.

• PA(ASCP) certification required. Recent graduates must obtain PA(ASCP) certification within 1 calendar year from date of training program completion.

• Two or more years of experience highly desired with preference in academic setting.

• Current MGB employees or former employees (separated from the MGB organization for less than 1 year) are not eligible for the sign on bonus.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

273 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$69,596.80 - $101,202.40/Annual

Grade

7

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EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation 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 (857)-282-7642.

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