Temp - Laboratory - Pathology Assistant; Pittsfield, MA

Temp - Laboratory - Pathology Assistant (Days) | Pittsfield, MA Travel Restrictions:

Health system will not consider any traveler who resides within 50 miles of the facility.

The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and the performance of postmortem examinations under the medical direction of the pathologist(s) while implementing the hospital and laboratory missions, goals, and objectives.

• Independent judgement and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work.
• Responsible for care and accuracy in collection and labeling of specimens.
• Flexibility and adaptability in emergency situations including working additional hours or shifts.
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods of time, and under stress.
• Knowledge of HIS and LIS, assorted laboratory instrumentation appropriate to scope of position and dependent upon current technology.

SCHEDULE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS NEED.

• 2 years experience as Pathology Assistant [required]
• Bachelor's degree REQUIRED, Masters [preferred]
• (PA)
  ASCP / American Society for Clinical Pathology Required - Equivalent certification not accepted [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Permanent address is required for profile
• Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need