Pathology Assistant
Pathology Assistant
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
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 hospital pathology laboratory located in the St. Agnes Hospital Pathology Lab in Baltimore MD alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care expertise integrity and respect for the patient. Please note you will need to provide official sealed transcripts as well as documentation for any applicable certification to secure employment with LabCorp.
**Pay Range: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour
All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicabledegrees/certificationsas well as internal equity and market data.
Work Schedule: Shift 1 Monday-Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information pleaseclick here.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform complete dissection gross description selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines
- Follow the laboratorys procedure for specimen handling and processing
- Adhere to the laboratorys 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:
- Bachelors 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 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 screen
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
If youre looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth continual development professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference apply today!
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) family or parental status marital civil union or domestic partnership status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs or needs an accommodation please visit ouraccessibility siteor contact us atLabcorp Accessibility. Formore information about how we collect and store your personal data please see ourPrivacy Statement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
