If you would like to reside in the beautiful northeastern region of the United States and be part of the lab team for a great prestigious world renowned state of the art teaching hospital in Boston, please look at this opportunity for your future!
The facility is currently looking for a locums Pathologists' Assistant to work in their Pathology Department in the Frozen Room/Tissue Typing Lab. This is a day shift role.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision of a pathologist, independently perform or assist in accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens.
Skill Requirements:
Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
Responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Knowledge of gross room pathology procedures, protocols, and techniques
Knowledge of quality standards and requirements for pathology specimen photographs
Perform and/or assist pathologists in the accessioning, dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomic specimens
Perform frozen sections and other intraoperative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters
Participate in accessioning and labeling specimens, storing and disposing specimens, and maintaining reagents and equipment
Education, Certification, & Experience:
Masters degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program preferred, and/or
PA(ASCP) certification, or
On the job trained/non certified per lab approval
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.
