Pathologists Assistant (ASCP) || Needham, MA 02494

Pride Health is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory in Needham, MA 02494. This is a 3 Month assignment (Possibility of extension). opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Additional Information:

• Location: Needham, MA 02494
• Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM /40 Hours/Week
• Contract: 3 Months with possible extension

Travel Gross Pay: $2650 - $2760/Week

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
 

Job Description:

This role is responsible for the accurate gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens while ensuring compliance with CAP laboratory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong grossing experience in a high-volume, CAP-accredited laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Gross and examine surgical pathology specimens following laboratory protocols.
• Process GI, prostate, breast core biopsies, skin excisions, GYN, POC, and other small biopsy specimens.
• Ensure accurate specimen documentation and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with CAP, laboratory, and quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff to support workflow.
• Utilize laboratory information systems for specimen tracking and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant studies or related field.
• ASCP Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)) certification required.
• 3–5 years of grossing experience in a CAP-accredited laboratory.
• OR HTL (ASCP) certification with 3–5 years of grossing experience in a CAP-accredited laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of surgical pathology grossing protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epic Beaker.
• Familiarity with Dragon Voice dictation software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Interested? Apply now!

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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