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 at the Sunshine Lab in Phoenix, AZ 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".

Work Schedule: This is a casual/per diem position, hours will be "as needed" with start and end times varying.

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
• Experience cutting frozen sections is desired

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological, Chemical or a related life science
• Completion of a NAACLS accredited PA program is a preferred
• Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology is preferred
• 2+ years of grossing experience small biopsies and complex surgical cases
• 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 screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs