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**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.** The Pathologists' Assistant is specifically trained in the gross examination, dissection and submission of specimens for histologic evaluation for all commonly received specimens in the Histology Laboratory. **Job Description:** **Duties/Responsibilities** Under the supervision of a board-certified Anatomic Pathologist, the Pathologist Assistant is responsible for: + Gross description and dissection (examination of surgical tissues). + Submission and preparation of specimens for histologic and other laboratory testing. + Gross specimen photography. + Process improvement + Processing of frozen sections and/or touch preparations for rapid interpretation. + Training of new employees within the appropriate scope of practice as necessary + Technical review and writing of relevant procedures with the Anatomic Pathology Manager + Attendance at all relevant meetings + Maintaining equipment in work area + Abiding by Hospital and Laboratory policies + Maintaining a clean work environment + Participation in organization of conferences _It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required._ **Education/Experience Required** + A minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, plus successful completion of an NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program. + Able to communicate effectively and work well with laboratory personnel and the pathologists on staff, as well as key individuals outside the department. **Registration/Certification** + PA (ASCP) required or eligible and in process. + Qualifies for high proficiency testing, meeting the CAP standards for performing gross dissection. **Pay Range:** $114,400.00 USD - $153,962.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. **As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.** **More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.** **Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**

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