Senior Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Newton
2014 Washington Street (Show on map)
Jun 30, 2025
Responsible for assisting with the daily activities in the Frozen Section Laboratory, including tissue procurement for research, and performs a wide variety of tasks in the processing of a case in surgical pathology including the accessioning, description, dissection, sampling, selection of tissue, generation of the gross description section of a surgical pathology report. Education Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology required or Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience as a Pathologists' Assistant 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines and medical terminology. - Extensive knowledge of how to approach wide variety of surgical specimens. - Demonstrates the highest level of technical expertise. - Must be able to make independent, effective decisions in appropriate situations. - Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.