Anatomic Pathology Specialist I Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Anatomic Pathology Specialist I Mass General Brigham

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Boston, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$39.8K

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2K a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Biology Anatomy knowledge Dissection Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Chemistry Epic Medical terminology Communication skills Entry level Time management

Full Job Description 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. Job Summary The Pathology Specialist I

• Frozen Section supports intraoperative diagnostics by preparing and processing frozen section slides in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Working under the direction of the Technical Supervisor, this role collaborates with pathologists, residents, assistants, and operating room staff to receive, triage, and accession a wide range of surgical specimens directly from the OR. The specialist serves as the first line of quality control, resolving documentation issues and ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment and supplies, archiving slides, supporting resident training, and assisting with research specimen coordination and administrative tasks. This position is essential to ensuring timely, accurate diagnostic support during surgical procedures.

Qualifications Principal duties and responsibilities:

1) Ensure correct patient labeling of all materials received. Ensure that requests for service by clinicians meet regulatory standards set by The Joint Commission and other agencies. 2) Receive, reconcile and triage most anatomic pathology specimen types received directly from the Operating Suite. 3) Accession and enter data of patient medical record information into laboratory information system (LIS), assign surgical pathology accession numbers, edit, and confirm patient charge information using LIS. 4) Generate barcode labels, label surgical specimens, and ensure quality assurance by cross checking EPIC specimen labels and requisition. 5) Respond to telephone inquiries regarding surgical specimens and related information. Forward technical questions to Technical Supervisor, as appropriate. 6) Demonstrate astute clinical judgement when handling patient material and reports. 7) Demonstrate the highest level of technical expertise when staining for intraoperative diagnosis and review. 8) Orient, train and guide residents to the frozen section room and instruct them in frozen section workflow. 9) Routinely assist residents in accessioning and staining of a full range of specimens. 10) Verify proper operation of critical frozen section equipment daily. Record and maintain functional verification and maintenance files as required by Commonwealth and The Joint Commission. 11) Troubleshoot equipment problems and initiate repair or contact service representative. Document problems and notify Technical Supervisor. 12) Maintain frozen section staining solutions daily to ensure optimal staining quality for diagnosis and prompt daily quality assessment. Under urgent conditions, make precise changes to solutions in consultation with senior staff. 13) Organize and manage a system of scanning and filing frozen section slides and deliver them to residents’ room for review. 14) Ensure ready status of Frozen Section Room by maintaining availability of clean instruments and consumable supplies. Organize and maintain instruments and dissecting supplies for each workstation under conditions requiring rapid turnaround. 15) Maintain a clean laboratory environment in the Frozen Section Room with daily cleaning including work instruments, surfaces, cabinets and sinks. 16) Maintain diagnostic viability and integrity of all specimens and patient information. Sustain a high level of awareness to myriad discrepancies that can create severe risk management issues. 17) Work in concert with designated research Pathologists’ Assistants and Pathology Residents to ensure that research tissue is appropriately triaged, procured and disbursed. 18) Appropriately triage tissue for different types of fixation or special studies. 19) Assist senior staff by assuring consistent and proper acquisition of tissue from specimens for departmental or inter-departmental purposes such as clinical studies, teaching and research. 20) Maintain and capture daily, weekly, monthly and yearly metrics for the Frozen Section Room. Education Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in biology, chemistry or related field preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Experience Familiar with medical terminology and human anatomy preferable Experience sectioning tissue using standard histologic technique is preferred Ability to perform routine and advanced frozen section procedures is highly desirable. Basic understanding of histologic principles and practice is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent time management and organizational skills Aptitude for attention to detail Communication and interpersonal skills to permit collaborative and effective working relationships with coworkers Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced work area without losing composure or compromising accuracy Additional Job Details (if applicable) 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%) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

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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