Pathologist27S Assistant Per Diem
Pathologist27S Assistant Per Diem
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10-04-2025
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Under the technical supervision of a pathologist lead PAand administrative supervision of the Technical Director pathologists assistants assist the pathologist in the preparation of human surgical specimens and the performance of postmortem examinations. Also assists in examining and collecting tissues for various other needs including controls in the laboratory testing of new methodologies and for pathology conferences or teaching. Responsible for maintaining records of tissue and other QA / QC parameters.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility major job duties special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.
Surgical back bench:
Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (i.e. type size weight color and anatomical characteristics) under the supervision of the pathologist or pathology resident.
Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination. Understands the appropriate sections necessary for staging tumors margin evaluation and lymph node evaluation. Understands the methodology of submitting tissue to obtain optimum slides. Follows protocol to ensure proper orientation of the specimen at embedding (labeling cassette orienting tissue in cassette use of ribbons).
Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for a variety of needs including controls teaching research tissue/tumor banking other as the need arises.
Organizes workflow in the surgical pathology lab by distributing work/specimens to other PAs and to residents ensuring that specimens are triaged appropriately and in a timely manner.
Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area keeps records and discards specimens as necessary.
Develops updates and maintains procedure safety and infection control manuals. Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed in the surgical grossing area. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and monitors work area for appropriate use of PPE by others.
Is able to perform all duties of the technical staff as needed including accessioning grossing of small biopsies printing of cassettes specimen discard.
Communicates effectively with histotechnologists as necessary to ensure adequate embedding or sectioning of submitted microscopic sections troubleshoot cassette errors (duplicates missing blocks).
Maintains awareness of specimen containers and cassettes including responsibility for following them through the decal process and is responsible for the disposition of the specimen at all times.
Frozen section laboratory:
May be called on to perform frozen sections including gross description selection of sections cutting and staining.
May be called on to assist in the orientation or gross handling of specimens in the frozen section lab.
Teaching:
Trains the PA student and oversees student activities.
May assist pathology residents in orienting and grossing surgical pathology specimens.
Various other duties as assigned such as quality control reviews or review of OR schedule.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology. Knowledge of how to approach wide variety of human organs in order to stage tumors. Knowledge of basic human pathology and the relevance of histologic evaluation in the evaluation of these diseases.
Knowledge of Universal Precautions and principles of laboratory safety.
Working knowledge of histology techniques.
Must be able to read / write English; understand Procedure manuals Universal Precautions Safety and Chemical Hygiene Plan Manuals.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills in person over the telephone through email and via other communication devices.
Must be able to speak clearly and work effectively with a dictation system.
Attentive to detail; must be precise in performing technical tasks in order to accurately produce a section code keep track of cassettes.
Ability to follow established technical and clerical procedures.
Must have manual dexterity and motor coordination able to manipulate sharp instruments.
Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.
LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS and/or REGISTRATIONS:
Registration by the American Association of Pathologists Assistants is desirable.
EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree a Masters degree in Health Science is preferred.
Must have completed a course of study to be eligible to take the registry exam by AAPA.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience preferred
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills perspectives and ideas we choose to lead. Applications fromprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
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