Pathologist Jobs in Massachusetts

A Pathologist is a vital member of the healthcare industry who specializes in diagnosing and studying the causes and effects of diseases. They interpret laboratory results and perform autopsies to determine the cause of death, contributing significantly in the medical field. Pathologists play a crucial role in research, advancing medicine by identifying new diseases and studying how they spread and progress. They guide clinicians in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnoses of conditions, which are essential in formulating effective treatment plans. Pathologists often collaborate with other medical practitioners, providing crucial insights into patient care.

Important skills for a Pathologist include strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and robust analytical skills. They should also have strong communication and collaboration skills, as they frequently work in teams and liaise with other healthcare professionals. Pathologists must be licensed to practice medicine and should have specialized training in pathology. Most pathologists are board certified, which requires passing a stringent examination. Before becoming a Pathologist, one might serve as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, where they gain significant experience in laboratory procedures and diagnostics.

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Breast Pathologist

  • Fall River, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 2 days ago

With our extensive pathology expertise, we are able to support comprehensive integrated approaches to patient care....

Physician - Neuropathologist

  • Boston, MA
  • 21 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 21 days ago

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Physician - Neuropathologist

  • Boston, MA
  • 23 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 23 days ago

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Massachusetts Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Pathologist

  • Fall River, MA
  • 24 days ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 24 days ago

Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they're backed by dozens of specialized teams, giving them the ability to focus on the details that matter to you. That means...

Medical Examiner Assistant I - Boston

  • Boston, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 29 days ago

This position is for the overnight shift. Duties and Responsibilities\: - Ability to pass a full background check, which will include a driving history inquiry. - Must be able to operate OCME...

Medical Examiner Assistant I - Westfield

  • Westfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago

This position is for the overnight shift. Duties and Responsibilities\: - Ability to pass a full background check, which will include a driving history inquiry. - Must be able to operate OCME...

Pathologist Job at Baystate Health in Springfield, MA

  • Springfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago

by the American Board of Pathology; The ideal candidate would possess strong surgical pathology skills with fellowship training in Surgical Pathology or Gastrointestinal Pathology; Candidates with Cytopathology...

Academic Head and Neck Pathologist

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care...

Surgical Pathologist

  • Somerset, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Somerset, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Surgical Pathologist#24-00249 Somerset, MA All On-site Job Description We are recruiting for a Surgical Pathologist, with Gastrointestinal and Cytopathology experience, to join our team....

Medical Examiner Assistant I - Cape

  • Sandwich, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sandwich, MA
  • 60+ days ago

This position is for the overnight shift including part of the weekend. Duties and Responsibilities\: - Ability to pass a full background check, which will include a driving history inquiry. -...

How you'll transform patient care: Sign out biopsies and large surgical cases Provide on-site FNA evaluation for interventional radiology procedures Participate in intraoperative consultation/frozen...

Locum AP/CP Pathologist - NorthEast

  • Newburyport, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Newburyport, MA
  • 60+ days ago

What We're Looking For: An AP/CP Pathologist with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills A strong commitment to high-quality patient care Availability for locum tenens assignments What We Offer...

Locum AP/CP Pathologist - NorthEast

  • Fall River, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 60+ days ago

What Were Looking For: An AP/CP Pathologist with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills A strong commitment to high-quality patient care Availability for locum tenens assignments What We Offer...

Surgical Pathologist

  • Burlington, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 60+ days ago

We are a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, an integrated healthcare system comprised of 14 hospitals and multiple primary care, urgent care and specialty care practices in metro Boston, eastern...

Surgical Pathologist

  • Beverly, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Beverly, MA
  • 60+ days ago

We are a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, an integrated healthcare system comprised of 14 hospitals and multiple primary care, urgent care and specialty care practices in metro Boston, eastern...

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

Moving to Massachusetts? Find some basic demographic data about Massachusetts below.


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Salary for Pathologist Jobs in Massachusetts

This is the average annual salary for Pathologist jobs in Massachusetts as reported by the BLS.

$329,400


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pathologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pathologists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
71.1%
Master's Degree
12.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
High School or GED
1.5%
Associate's Degree
0.7%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pathologists in Massachusetts
4-6 years
47.0%
None
17.5%
1-2 years
15.2%
2-4 years
7.3%
10+ years
6.9%
6-8 years
5.2%
8-10 years
1.0%