Pathology Assistant I

Description

• Manage hazardous waste and apply personal protection measures.
• Adhere to quality control policies and procedures.
• Identify and resolve problems affecting test performance or reporting.
• Maintain a professional environment.
• Handle and process specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in duties.
• Perform complete dissection, gross description, selection, and submission of tissue for examination.
• Assist with other rotations and assignments within the department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance processes.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color vision screen.
• Completion of a NAACLS accredited PA program.
• Experience in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Experience in cutting frozen sections is desired.
• ASCP certification is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science.
• Pathology skills including grossing and tissue cutting.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation benefits
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Short and long-term disability
• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance