Massachusetts General Hospital
Pathologists' Assistant Surgical Grossing Room
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Site: The Brigham and Women\'s 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 of $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.* Starting salary $110,000 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
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.
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.
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.
Specimen Handling and Diagnostics
Perform diagnostic photography and x-rays for clinical studies. Prepare frozen sections and triage tissues for fixation or special studies.
Post-Mortem Examinations
Perform organ block prosection and sample tissue for histologic sections. Obtain biological specimens for further analysis during autopsies.
Autopsy Documentation and Protocols
Ensure completion of autopsy documents in accordance with hospital policies and state laws.
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.
Data Entry and Laboratory System
Enter patient medical record information into the laboratory information system. Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as specimen mislabeling or processing errors.
Equipment and Facility Management
Load and activate tissue processors as needed. Maintain and operate laboratory equipment, including cryostat and staining devices.
Rotational Coverage
Provide Saturday coverage for specimen grossing and Tissue Bank Pathologists\' Assistant tasks, as necessary.
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
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. Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Additional Job Description Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $69,596.80 - $101,202.40/Annual Grade 7 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. EEO Statement:
The Brigham and Women\'s 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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Site: The Brigham and Women\'s 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 of $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.* Starting salary $110,000 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
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.
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.
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.
Specimen Handling and Diagnostics
Perform diagnostic photography and x-rays for clinical studies. Prepare frozen sections and triage tissues for fixation or special studies.
Post-Mortem Examinations
Perform organ block prosection and sample tissue for histologic sections. Obtain biological specimens for further analysis during autopsies.
Autopsy Documentation and Protocols
Ensure completion of autopsy documents in accordance with hospital policies and state laws.
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.
Data Entry and Laboratory System
Enter patient medical record information into the laboratory information system. Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as specimen mislabeling or processing errors.
Equipment and Facility Management
Load and activate tissue processors as needed. Maintain and operate laboratory equipment, including cryostat and staining devices.
Rotational Coverage
Provide Saturday coverage for specimen grossing and Tissue Bank Pathologists\' Assistant tasks, as necessary.
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
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. Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Additional Job Description Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $69,596.80 - $101,202.40/Annual Grade 7 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. EEO Statement:
The Brigham and Women\'s 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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