Pathologists' Assistant - Hospital Pathology Lab

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

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Biological, Chemical or a related life science, 1 year or more of grossing experience small biopsies and complex surgical cases
• Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a NAACLS accredited PA program, Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology, 2 years or more of experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment

Additional Job Standards

• Familiarity with laboratory information systems
• Proficient with computers
• 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
• Able to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan