Pathologists' Assistant

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
273 Charles Street (Show on map)
Jan 03, 2025
Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, performing postmortem examinations, conducting research, and preparing detailed reports to document findings. 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. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.