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Mass General Brigham·Waltham, Massachusetts
Pathologists' Assistant Per Diem · $53 - $63/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 119 posted healthcare roles in Waltham, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 76th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 43% above the Waltham, Massachusetts median for similar positions.
The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the gross description and dissection of surgical specimens, as well as selecting and submitting tissue for microscopic examination. They also provide instruction to pathology residents and students while overseeing specimen storage and laboratory documentation.
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
$52.88-$63.45 per hour
Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, conducting research and preparing reports to describe their findings.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (i.e. type, size, weight, color and anatomical characteristics).
Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
Instructs both formally and informally pathology residents, PA students and medical students in the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens as well as frozen section specimens.
Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for a variety of needs, including controls, teaching, research and tissue/tumor banking.
Evaluates tissue to sample for frozen section, cuts and stains frozen sections adequately for telepathology review.
Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, keeps records and discards specimens as necessary.
Ensures that proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)) – ASCP preferred
Experience Related experience 1-2 years required
Candidates must hold a Master's degree as a Pathologists' Assistant and possess 1-2 years of related experience. Proficiency in human anatomy, tumor staging, and medical terminology is required, along with ASCP certification preference.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Work Location: 52 Second Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$41.64 - $60.59/Hourly
Grade: 8
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.
Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.
The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Market context
Massachusetts per diem Pathologists’ Assistant roles typically seek candidates with specialized master’s training, related experience, and strong knowledge of anatomy, tumor staging, and medical terminology. Competition may be stronger for applicants with ASCP certification and adaptable availability; review each employer’s schedule and practice expectations carefully. The requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving research time before you apply.
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