Pathology Assistant - Full Time

Pathologist's Assistant

Join our dynamic team at CHA Cambridge Hospital, where we provide everything from routine blood and urine tests to special tissue evaluation. This full-time position offers a day shift from Monday to Friday, ensuring optimal patient care and the safety and efficiency of the Pathology Department.

Job Description

• Assist in the preparation of human surgical specimens under the direct supervision of the Lab Director and Associate Pathologist.
• Accurately and efficiently provide gross descriptions of all surgical specimens.
• Competently use Dragon Voice recognition and troubleshoot issues independently.
• Create new templates for dictation for Dragon Voice.
• Accurately dissect tissue and label cassettes for processing.
• Complete worksheets for each specimen and ensure comments are transcribed correctly.
• Perform frozen sections with staining and deliver slides within acceptable time limits.
• Prepare touch preps and stains slides as needed.
• Provide high-quality photographs of gross specimens and microscopic slides.
• Deliver tissue, hardware, or other foreign bodies to doctors' offices or directly to patients as needed.
• Participate in team efforts to efficiently complete all required department work within appropriate time intervals.
• Actively participate in committee/task force team meetings as assigned and attend all department meetings.
• Train new employees on policies and procedures of the department.

Requirements

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree; degree in biomedical or health sciences preferred.
• Completion of NAACLS accredited Pathologist's Assistant program required; Master's degree in Health Science preferred.
• Current Pathologist's Assistant certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology is required.
• New certified graduates acceptable, but 3 or more years of experience in a clinical pathology setting preferred.
• Must have dictation experience; experience with voice recognition preferred.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology, universal precautions, chemical safety guidelines, and basic laboratory safety.

Community Overview

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) brings care to the people, including your neighbors, friends, and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to tackle challenging public health issues and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, convenient health care.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future, built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone. Our workforce is our most valuable asset, prioritizing competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities for employees. Join our team and help us bring care to the people.