Certified Pathology Assistant

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Certified Pathology Assistant to join our team at University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. Work Schedule: 2nd shift (12:30pm - 9pm) & rotating eve​ry 3rd Saturdays (eventually every 4th) (from 8a until all grossing can b e​ comple​te​d, typically 4-5 hours, with following Monday off ) 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 de...