Senior Surgical Pathologists' Assistant- Surgical Grossing Room, Pathology

Senior Surgical Pathologists' Assistant - Surgical Grossing Room, Pathology

Join Our Team at Brigham and Women's Hospital!

We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $10,000 come you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Position: Senior Surgical Pathologists' Assistant
Department: Surgical Grossing Room, Pathology
Location: Boston, MA
Hours: Full-Time

Overview:

Are you an experienced Pathologists' Assistant ready to lead a dedicated team? Join us at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where you'll oversee daily operations, ensure quality assurance, and contribute to resident training. This role offers a unique blend of leadership, technical expertise, and hands-on pathology work.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Supervise Laboratory Assistants and Pathology Specialists I, ensuring efficient workflow and communication.
• Develop coverage schedules, coordinate equipment and supply needs, and address safety concerns.
• Train and mentor pathology residents, medical students, and new staff.

Quality Assurance:

• Oversee specimen quality assurance, resolving discrepancies and ensuring protocol adherence.
• Implement and review quality assurance programs and prepare for regulatory inspections.

General Pathologists' Assistant Duties:

• Perform gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Conduct post-mortem examinations and assist in frozen section labs.
• Support departmental clinical studies, teaching, and research activities.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from a NAACLS accredited and AAPA approved Pathologists' Assistant Training Program.
• ASCP certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Pathologists' Assistant in an academic medical setting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and technical dissection skills.
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy, surgical pathology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to perform frozen sections and troubleshoot complex issues independently.

Why Join Us?

At Brigham and Women's Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional care and fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Surgical Pathologists' Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our mission, working alongside a team of dedicated professionals in a state-of-the-art facility.

BWH is an Affirmative Action 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.