Pathology Assistant

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Worcester, MA

9h

About The Position

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.
Description: Under the supervision of pathologists, assists with preparing and selecting/dissecting tissue samples for analysis, including small biopsies and a variety of large specimens. Record Findings. Teaches techniques of specimen dissection and tissue sectioning for microscopic examination to residents rotating through the Department. Prepare frozen section slides for Pathologist. Prepare digital photograph of gross pathology specimen for teaching and publications. Maintain the supplies in frozen section room and grossing room. Participate in quality assurance assessment and other duties required by medical director. Communicates effectively with Surgeons, Primary Care Physicians, visitors, co-workers and other employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree from an accredited Pathology Assistant program.
• Able to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a pathology assistant preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing and selecting/dissecting tissue samples for analysis, including small biopsies and a variety of large specimens.
• Record Findings.
• Teaches techniques of specimen dissection and tissue sectioning for microscopic examination to residents rotating through the Department.
• Prepare frozen section slides for Pathologist.
• Prepare digital photograph of gross pathology specimen for teaching and publications.
• Maintain the supplies in frozen section room and grossing room.
• Participate in quality assurance assessment and other duties required by medical director.
• Communicates effectively with Surgeons, Primary Care Physicians, visitors, co-workers and other employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees