Pathologists' Assistant - Hospital Pathology Lab
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join its Pathology Laboratory at Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. This per diem, as-needed role performs specimen dissection and processing according to departmental guidelines and laboratory procedures. The position also supports other department areas when assigned work is complete, maintains quality and professional standards, and identifies and addresses problems that may affect test performance or reporting. The role requires attention to hazardous waste management, personal protection measures, bloodborne pathogens, and the physical requirements of the position. Experience cutting frozen sections is desired. Labcorp provides laboratory services to healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems. Its stated mission is to provide high-quality medical laboratory services with care, expertise, integrity, and respect for patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological, Chemical, or a related life science.
- At least 1 year of grossing experience with small biopsies and complex surgical cases.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
- Computer proficiency.
- Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of hazardous waste management and personal protection measures.
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
- Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience cutting frozen sections.
- Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
- Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
- At least 2 years of experience in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform complete dissection and gross description of specimens, selecting and submitting tissue for microscopic examination and special studies in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
- Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and procedures.
- Assist other areas or rotations within the department with specified assignments in a timely manner after completing the assigned job.
- Maintain a professional environment.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and correct or report them.
- Maintain high ethical standards and integrity while performing assigned duties.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- Dental insurance for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- Vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- Life insurance for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- 401(k) plan; employees scheduled for fewer than 20 hours, casual, intern, and temporary employees are eligible only to participate in this plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, with an exception for employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule.
- Tuition reimbursement for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
