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Massachusetts General Hospital
Pathologists Assistant Per Diem
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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$46,449 / year median in Massachusetts
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Pathologists' Assistant Per Diem Massachusetts General Hospital $52.88
- $63.
Site:
The General Hospital Corporation 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 Cover days off/vacationsPay Range:
$52.88- 63.
Summary:
Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, conducting research and preparing reports to describe their findings. Does this position require Patient Care?No Essential Functions:
- Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (i.e. type, size, weight, color and anatomical characteristics).
- Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
- Instructs both formally and informally pathology residents, PA students and medical students in the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens as well as frozen section specimens.
- Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for a variety of needs, including controls, teaching, research and tissue/tumor banking.
- Evaluates tissue to sample for frozen section, cuts and stains frozen sections adequately for telepathology review.
- Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, keeps records and discards specimens as necessary.
- Ensures that proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination. Qualifications Education Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP))
- ASCP preferred Experience Related experience 1-2 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.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills in person, over the telephone, via e-mail, and other communication devices.
- Knowledge of basic human pathology.
- Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 52 Second Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $41.64
- $60.
EEO Statement:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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.