Pathologist Assistant

Island Health • $142K — $178K *

Newton, MA 02458In-Person

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Less than 5 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

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Qualifications

Master's Degree from an NAACLS accredited program
Completion of an AAPA approved Pathologists Assistant Training Program
PA(ASCP) certification required or to be obtained within 1 year
Minimum of 1 year experience required, with 1-2 years preferred
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and histologic procedures
Excellent dissection technical skills and ability to perform frozen sections
Strong interpersonal skills for diverse interactions

Responsibilities

Assist pathologists with dissection and processing of surgical specimens
Perform frozen sections and handle histological procedures
Train and mentor staff in surgical pathology techniques
Document clinical information and maintain accurate patient records
Adhere to safety regulations when handling biohazardous materials

Benefits

Potential for travel assignments
Exposure to a variety of clinical scenarios during the assignment
Opportunities for professional growth and development in a respected institution
Work in a supportive and diverse team environment

Full Job Description

Details

Client Name
Newton-Wellesley Hospital - Main Campus
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Laboratory
Specialty
Pathology Assistant
Job ID
33256028
Job Title
Pathologist Assistant
Weekly Pay
$3428.0

Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/17/2025
End Date
08/30/2025
Duration
2 Week(s)

Job Description
Job Title: Pathologist Assistant
Profession: Pathologist Assistant
Specialty: Pathologist Assistant
Duration: 2 years
Shift: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Hours per Shift: 8.5 hours
Experience: Minimum of 1 year required; 1-2 years preferred
License: NA
Certifications: PA(ASCP) certification required

Must-Have:
Master's Degree from an NAACLS accredited program.
AAPA approved Pathologists Assistant Training Program.
Recent graduates must obtain PA(ASCP) certification within 1 calendar year from completion of the training program.
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and histologic procedures.
Excellent dissection technical skills and ability to perform frozen sections.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse range of hospital staff.
Familiarity with basic computer programs for data entry and clinical information retrieval.
Ability to train and develop staff in surgical pathology techniques.

Description:
Exposure to biohazardous materials, formaldehyde, hazardous chemicals/fixatives, and potentially infectious organisms is required.
Frequent use of sharp instruments, such as scalpels and razors, is expected.
Lifting up to 50 lbs or greater may be required.
This position operates Monday through Friday.

Client Details

Address
2014 Washington St
City
Newton Lower Falls
State
MA
Zip Code
02462

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