Certified Pathology Assistant

About the role

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete dissection, gross description, selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines including routine biopsy specimens as well as complex surgical cases
• 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
• Assist with troubleshooting specimen-related issues, including identification, handling, processing, and workflow concerns, and work collaboratively to resolve problems
• Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in performing the assigned duties
• Perform shared laboratory operational responsibilities, including tissue disposal, hazardous waste management, processor reagent rotation and maintenance activities, and other duties necessary to maintain departmental workflow and compliance
• Knowledge of personal protection measures and blood borne pathogens
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
• 2 years or more of grossing experience with small biopsies and complex surgical cases
• Completion of a NAACLS accredited PA program
• ASCP certification

Skills

• Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance processes
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail along with strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management and personal protection measures
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able