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Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for assisting with the daily activities in the Frozen Section Laboratory, including tissue procurement for research. Performs a wide variety of tasks in the processing of a case in surgical pathology, including accessioning, description, dissection, sampling, selection of tissue, and generation of the gross description section of a surgical pathology report.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions

Organizes workflow of clinical case processing and tissue banking logs.

Ensures that research tissue is appropriately procured without compromising the patient's diagnosis in a timely fashion.

Formally and informally instructs pathology residents, PA students, and medical students in the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens, including frozen section specimens.

Recommends and implements policies and procedures necessary to maintain laboratory quality, efficiency, and safety.

Follows department guidelines when presented with requests for acquisition of specimens for departmental or inter-departmental purposes such as clinical studies, teaching, and research.

Assists staff in preparation of case materials or photographic material for clinical or research conferences or special studies.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology required or Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Experience as a Pathologists' Assistant 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines and medical terminology.
- Extensive knowledge of how to approach wide variety of surgical specimens.
- Demonstrates the highest level of technical expertise.
- Must be able to make independent, effective decisions in appropriate situations.
- Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

2014 Washington Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

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