Pathologists' Assistant

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

 

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 $10,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. As a Magnet-designated hospital, we provide cutting-edge healthcare and research opportunities. Join us to be part of an organization where our patients call it better care, and our employees call it home.
Starting salary $98,000

 

Job Summary

The Pathologists’ Assistant, under the supervision of the Anatomic Pathology Operations Manager, performs a broad range of tasks related to processing human surgical pathology specimens. These tasks include gross description and dissection of specimens, ensuring proper specimen orientation and tissue selection, and collaborating with pathologists on cases. The Pathologists’ Assistant plays an integral role in training staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and troubleshooting any issues in the pathology workflow. This position requires a high degree of technical expertise, clinical judgment, and the ability to function independently within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Grossing Room Management:

  • Organize workflow in the Grossing Room, directing the efforts of residents, grossing technicians, and other technical staff as necessary.

  • Monitor the intake of surgical specimens from the operating rooms, ensuring correct assignment to appropriate staff.

  • Coordinate schedules of Pathologists’ Assistants and technical staff to ensure adequate coverage in both the grossing room and cytology prep room.

• Gross Description and Dissection:

  • Perform gross description and dissection on a wide range of surgical pathology specimens (Levels 1-5).

  • Submit appropriate diagnostic sections and review cases with a pathologist when necessary.

  • Provide instruction on gross anatomy, specimen orientation, tissue selection, cryotomy, and staining for intraoperative diagnosis.

• Training and Instruction:

  • Offer formal instruction and training to Grossing Technicians and residents in surgical pathology techniques and Gross Room procedures.

  • Contribute to competency assessments for PA staff.

  • Act as a resource for staff regarding pathology procedures and troubleshooting issues.

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety:

  • Ensure diagnostic viability of specimens, correct patient labeling, and adherence to regulatory standards set by JC, CAP, and other agencies.

  • Assist in frozen section examination, cut and stain tissue for pathologist review, and photograph or x-ray specimens for diagnostic or research purposes.

  • Ensure safety protocols are followed and maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Specimen Management and Research Support:

  • Triage tissue for appropriate fixation or special studies.

  • Assist in acquiring tissue samples for clinical studies, teaching, and research purposes.

  • Help prepare case materials for conferences, research, or special studies.

• Data Management and Technical Support:

  • Enter patient data into the laboratory information system, ensuring accurate assignment of surgical pathology accession numbers and patient charge information.

  • Load and activate tissue processors as needed and assist with troubleshooting quality assurance and quality improvem7ent issues in the lab.

• Facility Preparation and Inspections:

  • Assist the Manager in preparing the Grossing Room for inspections by regulatory agencies like The Joint Commission and CAP.

  • Act as an on-site resource for supply or service issues.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from NAACLS accredited program required.

• AAPA approved Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program.

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

• 1-2 years experience preferred

• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and histologic procedures.

• Excellent dissection technical skills and ability to perform frozen sections.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse range of hospital staff.

• Familiarity with basic computer programs for data entry and clinical information retrieval.

• Ability to train and develop staff in surgical pathology techniques.

Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to biohazardous materials, formaldehyde, hazardous chemicals/fixatives, and potentially infectious organisms.

• Frequent use of sharp instruments, such as scalpels and razors.

• Lifting up to 50lbs or greater may be required.

 

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

 

Onsite

 

1153 Centre Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$66,206.40 - $96,304.00/Annual

Grade

7
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Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, 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 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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