Certified Pathologist Assistant

Company: LabCorp
Location: Burlington
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

* 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 from a regionally accredited college/university, successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program * 2-5 years of grossing experience small biopsies and complex surgical cases * Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology * Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment * Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures * Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance processes * Excellent computer skills; experience with an LIS * Strong communication skills; both written and verbal * Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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