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Job Summary

Cover days off/vacations
Pay Range: $52.88-$63.45 per hour

Summary:
Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, conducting research and preparing reports to describe their findings.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

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.

 

Education
Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)) – ASCP preferred

Experience
Related experience 1-2 years required

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.
- 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.

 

 

Onsite

 

52 Second Avenue

 

0

 

Per Diem

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$41.64 - $60.59/Hourly

 

Grade

8

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

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