Casual Pathology Assistant

Pathologist Assistant

We are seeking a Pathologist Assistant to join the Labcorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services. Come work in our Pathology laboratory located in Cincinnati, OH alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity, and respect for the patient. In this position, you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complete dissection, gross description, selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's procedure for specimen handling and processing.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and procedures.
• Assist other areas rotations within the department with specified assignments in a timely manner after the assigned job has been completed.
• Ensure a professional environment is maintained.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and work to correct or report the problem.
• Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in performing the assigned duties.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management.
• Knowledge of personal protection measures and blood borne pathogens.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological, Chemical or a related life science.
• Certified as a Pathologists' Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is preferred.
• Completion of a NAACLS accredited PA program is preferred.
• No experience required with the completion of a NAACLS accredited PA program.
• 2+ years of grossing experience small biopsies and complex surgical cases is preferred.
• Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred.
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus.
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• High level of attention detail along with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management and personal protection measures.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screening.