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Pathologist Assistant in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Berkshire Health Systems

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Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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Job Description

  • DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
    • 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.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • Previous experience as a Pathologists' Assistant preferred.
    • Education and Training:
      • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program. Masters degree preferred.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • PATHAT - Certified Pathologist Assistant through ASCP
    • Other Requirements:
      • Independent judgement and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work. Responsible for care and accuracy in collection and labeling 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.

Job Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States

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