• Lead Pathologists' Assistant, $10K Sign-On Bonus

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    81569BRJob Posting Title:Lead Pathologists' Assistant, $10K Sign-On BonusDepartment: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.

     

    New hires may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

    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

     

    Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only Pay Range:$47.67-$76.27 Hourly