• Lead Pathologists' Assistant

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    81569BRJob Posting Title:Lead Pathologists' AssistantDepartment:PathologyAutoReqId:81569BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Allied Health and TechnicalJob Posting Description:General Summary:

    Under general supervision of a Pathologist, independently performs or assists in accessioning, dissection, evisceration, description, autopsy, and histologic sampling of a full range of surgical specimens. Assists faculty in the supervision and training of entry level resident physicians and fellows in pathology. Leads the day-to-day operations of the Cutting Room, Morgue and Cardiac Registry.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    + Specimen Handling: Performs dissection and gross description of a full range of surgical pathology specimens ensuring accuracy in dictation and appropriateness of tissue for microscopic evaluation.

    + Operations Management: Leads the day-to-day operations of the Cutting Room, Morgue, and Cardiac Registry, ensuring delivery of routine services, preparing work schedules, and delegating assignments.

    + Staff Recruitment and Management: Assists with staff recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities, including participation in hiring interviews, performance evaluations, and acting as a liaison for human resources issues.

    + Education and Training: Serves as Preceptor to Pathology Assistant students and new department personnel, and orients and trains medical students, residents, fellows, and less experienced personnel.

    + Compliance and Quality Assurance: Maintains and updates technical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards, performs QA/QC audits, and assists with process improvement initiatives.

    Requirements:

    Education

    + NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Master’s degree Or Pre-2010: Bachelor’s and 3 years supervised internship

    Experience

    + 6 months experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant

    License/Certification

    + PA (ASCP) Certified

     

    Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

     

    Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only