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 is a per-diem, as-needed position. The role performs gross examination and documentation of specimens and supports laboratory operations while following departmental procedures, quality standards, and safety practices. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan. Employees scheduled for fewer than 20 hours per week, as well as casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate only in the 401(k) Plan. Labcorp is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of hazardous waste management, personal protection measures, and blood-borne pathogens.
- 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
- 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.
- Experience cutting frozen sections.
Responsibilities
- Perform complete dissection and gross description of specimens, and select and submit tissue for microscopic examination and special studies according to departmental guidelines.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
- Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and procedures.
- Assist other departmental areas or rotations with assigned work in a timely manner after completing the assigned job.
- Maintain a professional environment.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results, and work to correct or report them.
- Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in 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- and long-term disability coverage (for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week)
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off or flexible time off (eligibility varies by 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)
