Per Diem Pathology Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

50d • $55 - $74

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Precisely and accurately identifies, processes and prepares specimens in a timely manner and delivers them to the pathologist for review and diagnostic interpretations. Assists the Pathologist in the grossing of specimens and prepares tissue specimens for frozen section.

Requirements

• Bachelor's required in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences
• MLS(ASCP)/MT(ASCP)/CLS-NCA or PA(ASCP)
• 0 - 1 years

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Pathologist's Assistant Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines identity and suitability of specimens when received as documented on the requisition.
• Logs in and assigns specimens.
• Prepares tissue by processing in tissue processor, embedding, cutting sections, and staining according to stated procedures.
• Prepares solutions and stains as specified in procedure manual.
• Maintains all required logs, charts, and files.
• Monitors inventory for testing.
• Performs preparation of cytology specimens as required.
• Assists Pathologist for the grossing of specimens in the OR area.
• Helps prepare specimens for frozen section.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees