Certified Pathology Assistant

Labcorp

Knoxville, TN, US
Tissue dissection and gross description
Specimen handling and processing
Quality control policies and procedures
Perform complete dissection, gross description, selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines

Job Summary

  • Perform complete dissection, gross description, selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines.
  • Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and procedures and assist other areas rotations within the department with specified assignments.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Perform complete dissection, gross description, selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • tissue dissection and gross description
  • specimen handling and processing
  • quality control policies and procedures
  • hazardous waste management
  • personal protection measures

Nice-to-have

  • attention to detail
  • strong organizational skills
  • professional environment maintenance
  • familiarity with laboratory information systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a Biological, Chemical or related life science
  • Completion of a NAACLS accredited PA program
  • Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology
  • Experience cutting frozen sections is desired
  • 3 months or more experience grossing small biopsies
  • 3 months or more experience in a clinical laboratory

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