Lead Pathologists' Assistant
81569BR
Pathology
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Allied Health and Technical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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