Beth Israel Lahey Health
Pathologist's Assistant
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When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Candidate must be
NAACLS
and
ASCP
certified. One year of experience is preferred.
Primary Responsibilities
Processes all surgical specimens in such a way that the pathologist can make a correct diagnosis. These technical duties include: monitors the intake of surgical specimens from the O.R.s and all ambulatory areas of the hospital, performs gross description and dissection (complete range of surgical pathology specimens Levels 1-5), submits appropriate diagnostic sections, reviews cases at sign-out with a pathologist when necessary, provides instruction on gross anatomy, proper specimen orientation, tissue selection, assisting with frozen sections (staining, cutting, and follow-up with surgeons), takes appropriate sections for histology, inking necessary margins, and assures proper fixation of all tissues, communicates effectively with histotechnologists to ensure adequate embedding and/or sectioning of tissue, troubleshoots cassette errors (duplicate blocks, missing blocks, etc.), communicates with providers to resolve technical issues related to specimens, maintains the frozen section room including supplies, cryostat decontamination, and temperature charts.
Other daily duties include: cleaning of workbench, daily recording of a number of blocks and reporting to the manager, load and activate a program of tissue processors, track and assist with inventory, monitor and produce the use of reagents, as well as formalin and decalcification.
Appropriately triages tissue for different types of fixation and special studies, including Microarray Analysis, Cytogenetics, Flow Cytometry, ERA/PRA, Karyotyping, Immunofluorescence & Electron Microscopy, etc. that may be included for send-out testing.
Develops, updates, and maintains procedure, safety, and infection control manuals, logbooks, and charts.
Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed to keep the Surgical Pathology Department clean, organized, and compliant with all safety regulations set by MAH, CLIA, CAP, TJC, and other local, state, and federal agencies.
Troubleshoots QA/QI problems that arise dealing with mislabeling of specimens, specimens missing in processing, etc., working with senior staff and other departmental personnel as necessary, as well as other clinical staff in the hospital.
Photographs all macroscopic specimens for conferences and teaching purposes and maintains digital files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography.
Develops and performs Quality Assurance monitors to ensure continued safe practices and superior patient care, researches and submits requested information to the Quality Assurance Department, AP Manager, Medical Director, and Laboratory Director.
Contributes to PA staff competency assessments.
Weekly review of the Anatomic Pathology case list to ensure the flow of all ordered surgical cases is continuous and no overdue cases have been at a specific status for an inappropriate time.
Able to perform all technical staff duties as needed, including accessioning, printing of cassettes, specimen storage, disposal, and supply ordering.
Professionally conducts oneself at all times (apparel, telephone etiquette, staff/peer interactions, etc.).
Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned by the AP Manager, Medical Director, or Laboratory Director.
Serves as a resource for the education/training of others in the Surgical Pathology section; this includes clinical training of pathologists’ assistant students, residents and fellows in pathology and grossing, and any other personnel who will be working in the pathology lab.
Acts as system liaison for the surgical pathology computer system on an ongoing basis by troubleshooting, requesting reports, and training staff on new software applications.
Required Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of the basic sciences, and superior verbal and written communication skills normally acquired through completion of a Pathologist's Assistant Training Program, which includes a formal didactic program as well as a clinical internship, plus three years of related experience.
Candidate must be NAACLS and ASCP certified. One year of experience is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and disease states; extensive comprehension of medical terminology; high level of understanding of surgical and autopsy techniques; excellent dissection skills requiring long periods of intense concentration and great attention to detail; photography skills, good working knowledge of histology procedures, and the ability to summarize clinical data; ability to interact with residents, attending physicians, dieners, and a variety of laboratory personnel.
Ability to stand long periods at the cutting bench and in the autopsy room; ability to operate the Stryker saw.
Pay Range $114,400.00 – $153,967.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Candidate must be
NAACLS
and
ASCP
certified. One year of experience is preferred.
Primary Responsibilities
Processes all surgical specimens in such a way that the pathologist can make a correct diagnosis. These technical duties include: monitors the intake of surgical specimens from the O.R.s and all ambulatory areas of the hospital, performs gross description and dissection (complete range of surgical pathology specimens Levels 1-5), submits appropriate diagnostic sections, reviews cases at sign-out with a pathologist when necessary, provides instruction on gross anatomy, proper specimen orientation, tissue selection, assisting with frozen sections (staining, cutting, and follow-up with surgeons), takes appropriate sections for histology, inking necessary margins, and assures proper fixation of all tissues, communicates effectively with histotechnologists to ensure adequate embedding and/or sectioning of tissue, troubleshoots cassette errors (duplicate blocks, missing blocks, etc.), communicates with providers to resolve technical issues related to specimens, maintains the frozen section room including supplies, cryostat decontamination, and temperature charts.
Other daily duties include: cleaning of workbench, daily recording of a number of blocks and reporting to the manager, load and activate a program of tissue processors, track and assist with inventory, monitor and produce the use of reagents, as well as formalin and decalcification.
Appropriately triages tissue for different types of fixation and special studies, including Microarray Analysis, Cytogenetics, Flow Cytometry, ERA/PRA, Karyotyping, Immunofluorescence & Electron Microscopy, etc. that may be included for send-out testing.
Develops, updates, and maintains procedure, safety, and infection control manuals, logbooks, and charts.
Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed to keep the Surgical Pathology Department clean, organized, and compliant with all safety regulations set by MAH, CLIA, CAP, TJC, and other local, state, and federal agencies.
Troubleshoots QA/QI problems that arise dealing with mislabeling of specimens, specimens missing in processing, etc., working with senior staff and other departmental personnel as necessary, as well as other clinical staff in the hospital.
Photographs all macroscopic specimens for conferences and teaching purposes and maintains digital files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography.
Develops and performs Quality Assurance monitors to ensure continued safe practices and superior patient care, researches and submits requested information to the Quality Assurance Department, AP Manager, Medical Director, and Laboratory Director.
Contributes to PA staff competency assessments.
Weekly review of the Anatomic Pathology case list to ensure the flow of all ordered surgical cases is continuous and no overdue cases have been at a specific status for an inappropriate time.
Able to perform all technical staff duties as needed, including accessioning, printing of cassettes, specimen storage, disposal, and supply ordering.
Professionally conducts oneself at all times (apparel, telephone etiquette, staff/peer interactions, etc.).
Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned by the AP Manager, Medical Director, or Laboratory Director.
Serves as a resource for the education/training of others in the Surgical Pathology section; this includes clinical training of pathologists’ assistant students, residents and fellows in pathology and grossing, and any other personnel who will be working in the pathology lab.
Acts as system liaison for the surgical pathology computer system on an ongoing basis by troubleshooting, requesting reports, and training staff on new software applications.
Required Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of the basic sciences, and superior verbal and written communication skills normally acquired through completion of a Pathologist's Assistant Training Program, which includes a formal didactic program as well as a clinical internship, plus three years of related experience.
Candidate must be NAACLS and ASCP certified. One year of experience is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and disease states; extensive comprehension of medical terminology; high level of understanding of surgical and autopsy techniques; excellent dissection skills requiring long periods of intense concentration and great attention to detail; photography skills, good working knowledge of histology procedures, and the ability to summarize clinical data; ability to interact with residents, attending physicians, dieners, and a variety of laboratory personnel.
Ability to stand long periods at the cutting bench and in the autopsy room; ability to operate the Stryker saw.
Pay Range $114,400.00 – $153,967.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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