PRN Clinical Pathology Assistant I

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 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:  Work Schedule: This is a PRN/Casual position, hours will be "as needed", start and end times can vary.

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. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.  

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 pr