Boston, MA · On-site
$101K - $128K/yr
Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In ... Job Overview This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$101K - $128K/yr
Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In ... Job Overview This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$101K - $128K/yr
Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In ... Job Overview This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$101K - $128K/yr
Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In ... Job Overview This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$101K - $128K/yr
Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In ... Job Overview This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$101K - $128K/yr
Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In ... Job Overview This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in ...
$101K - $128K/yr
Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In ... Job Overview This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in ...
$101K - $128K/yr
Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In ... Job Overview This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$269K - $321K/yr
... Assistant Professor or Associate Professor). Recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior ... Experience leading or participating in an academic or forensic pathology service; candidates with ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$269K - $321K/yr
... Assistant Professor or Associate Professor). Recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior ... Experience leading or participating in an academic or forensic pathology service; candidates with ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$269K - $321K/yr
... Assistant Professor or Associate Professor). Recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior ... Experience leading or participating in an academic or forensic pathology service; candidates with ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$269K - $321K/yr
... Assistant Professor or Associate Professor). Recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior ... Experience leading or participating in an academic or forensic pathology service; candidates with ...
$16.01 - $23.48
5% of jobs
$23.48 - $30.95
7% of jobs
$30.95 - $38.42
5% of jobs
$38.42 - $45.89
6% of jobs
$46.36 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$45.89 - $53.36
9% of jobs
The median wage is $60.40 / hr.
$53.36 - $60.84
18% of jobs
$60.84 - $68.31
19% of jobs
$70.89 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$68.31 - $75.78
14% of jobs
$75.78 - $83.25
7% of jobs
$83.25 - $90.72
5% of jobs
$90.72 - $98.19
3% of jobs
$16
$60
$98
A forensic pathologist assistant assists during autopsies and criminal investigations by collecting specimens for analysis in a laboratory. In this career, you often collect and photograph evidence on-site. Your duties also involve careful and thorough documentation to preserve the chain of evidence. You may work in the field, a morgue, or a laboratory setting. You are typically part of a team led by a medical examiner or coroner. Most forensic pathologist assistants find employment with local or state governments.
| Aspect | Forensic Pathologist Assistant | Forensic Autopsy Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Associate degree, certification often preferred | High school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training |
| Work Environment | Medical examiner offices, morgues, labs | Morgues, medical examiner offices, forensic labs |
| Job Responsibilities | Assist in autopsies, prepare reports, support pathologists | Assist with specimen collection, prepare bodies, maintain equipment |
While both roles support forensic autopsies, Forensic Pathologist Assistants typically have formal education and assist pathologists directly, whereas Forensic Autopsy Technicians focus on specimen handling and body preparation with less formal education.
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$101K - $128K/yr
Other
Posted 4 days ago
8.0
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Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on a broad range of diagnostic and clinical testing services provided to support patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of health conditions within a lab setting. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pathology/Histology duties: Performs basic and applied research and assist with research regarding the cause and effect of diseases. Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pathology/Histology duties: Performs basic and applied research and assist with research regarding the cause and effect of diseases. Responsibilities may also include exams of body tissue for diagnostics/forensic purposes. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.
Job Overview
This position works under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, assisting in the preparation, examination, and preservation of pathological specimens, and performing autopsies.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Pathology or related biological science.
2. Certified Pathologist's Assistant from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in Pathology or related biological science.
2. Experience in Pathology.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Prepare, gross (exam with the naked eye), and dissect surgical and autopsy specimens.
2. Assist with forensic, medicolegal, and hospital autopsies.
3. Summarize patient medical records and prepare autopsy reports.
4. Prepare tissue for pathological examination and testing, including photography of specimens.
5. Complete surgical pathology protocol reports and data, file reports, photographic and microscopic slides, specimen coding and billing code entry.
6. Perform proper maintenance of equipment, obtain provision of adequate supplies, clean the surgical pathology suite.
7. Instruct pathology residents/fellows, pathologists' assistant students, and other pathology lab personnel.
8. Participate in research.
9. Procure samples for biospecimen banking.
Physical Requirements:
1. Work requires standing or walking for up to half of the day and lifting or pushing of weights up to 200 pounds.
2. Frequent exposure to human waste, and noxious gases and odors.
3. Exposure to infectious materials and dangerous bacterial and viral agents. Exposure to fumes which may cause minor illnesses.
4. Contact with physicians, house staff, funeral homes, and other hospitals.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of human anatomy and Physiology.
2. Attention to detail skills.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Excellent analytical skills.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$101,084.26 - $128,878.21based on full-time equivalent
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It takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees.
Health care and social assistance
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Boston, MA, US
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