Pathologists' Assistant Surgical Grossing Room
Pathologists' Assistant Surgical Grossing Room
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Job Description
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.
Starting salary $110000
Job Summary
Acting Independently under Supervision of the Technical Supervisor Surgical Pathology. Performs a wide variety of tasks related to processing human surgical pathology specimens including:- Gross Description and Dissection: Submitting appropriate diagnostic sections and when necessary reviewing cases at sign-out with a pathologist.
- Instruction and Training: Providing instruction to resident trainees and Pathologists Assistant student interns on gross anatomy appropriate specimen orientation tissue selection cryotomy and staining for intraoperative diagnosis.
- Autopsy Suite Tasks: Handling prospecting and reporting responsibilities.
- Technical and Administrative Support: Assisting with laboratory tasks as required.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
1. Specimen Grossing and Reporting:
- Perform gross description and dissection of a wide range of surgical pathology specimens.
- Correct and finalize gross description sections of pathology and autopsy reports.
- Review gross description and case materials with medical staff at sign-out.
2. Instruction and Training:
- Provide formal instruction for pathology residents in surgical pathology techniques.
- Orient and train medical residents students Pathologists Assistant interns and less advanced technicians in Gross Room procedures.
3. Clinical Judgment and Compliance:
- Exhibit clinical judgment when handling patient materials and reports.
- Maintain diagnostic viability of specimens and ensure compliance with labeling and regulatory standards.
4. Specimen Handling and Diagnostics:
- Perform diagnostic photography and x-rays for clinical studies.
- Prepare frozen sections and triage tissues for fixation or special studies.
5. Post-Mortem Examinations:
- Perform organ block prosection and sample tissue for histologic sections.
- Obtain biological specimens for further analysis during autopsies.
6. Autopsy Documentation and Protocols:
- Ensure completion of autopsy documents in accordance with hospital policies and state laws.
7. Research and Conference Support:
- Assist in tissue acquisition for clinical studies and research.
- Prepare case materials and photographic content for research conferences or special studies.
8. Data Entry and Laboratory Systems:
- Enter patient medical record information into the laboratory information system.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as specimen mislabeling or processing errors.
9. Equipment and Facility Management:
- Load and activate tissue processors as needed.
- Maintain and operate laboratory equipment including cryostat and staining devices.
10. Rotational Coverage:
- Provide Saturday coverage for specimen grossing and Tissue Bank Pathologists Assistant tasks as necessary.
11. Safety and Compliance:
- Maintain a clean and organized work area ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
- Follow Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals and hospital policies.
Miscellaneous Duties:
- Actively participate in resident teaching conferences.
- Support frozen section labs by selecting sectioning and staining tissue for immediate review by pathologists.
- Perform any other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Masters 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)
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Pay Range
$69596.80 - $101202.40/AnnualGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
