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Pathologist Assistant

Pathologist Assistant

Pride HealthMonrovia, CA, US
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Pathology Assistant I to support our clients medical facility based in Monrovia, CA 91016. This is a 6-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title : Pathology Assistant I

Location : Monrovia, CA 91016

Pay Range : $35-$40 per hour

Schedule : Will train on 3rd shift (7 : 00 PM 3 : 30 AM); once training is complete, will work on 2nd shift (2 : 30 PM 11 : 30 PM) until the 3rd shift goes on FMLA, then transition back to 3rd shift.

Duration : 6+ Months (with potential for extension)

  • Pay rate is based on years of experience and educational qualifications.

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  • About the Role

    • We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated

  • Pathologists Assistant
  • to join our dynamic laboratory team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the pathology department through the gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with laboratory standards.

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  • Key Responsibilities
  • Perform
  • complete dissection, gross description, and selection / submission of tissue
  • for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines.
  • Follow all
  • laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing
  • to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Adhere to the laboratorys
  • quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA)
  • policies and procedures.
  • Assist with
  • rotations or tasks in other areas
  • of the department after primary duties are completed.
  • Maintain a
  • professional and organized work environment
  • at all times.
  • Identify and report problems
  • that may affect test performance or results, and work collaboratively to resolve them.
  • Demonstrate
  • high ethical standards and integrity
  • in all duties.
  • Apply knowledge of
  • hazardous waste management
  • personal protection measures
  • , and
  • bloodborne pathogen safety
  • Assist with or perform
  • frozen section cutting
  • as needed (experience preferred).

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  • Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree
  • in Biology, Chemistry, or a related science required.
  • ASCP certification
  • (American Society for Clinical Pathology) is
  • highly preferred
  • No prior experience required
  • if you have completed a
  • NAACLS-accredited Pathologists Assistant program
  • Experience in a
  • high-volume clinical laboratory
  • is preferred.
  • Computer proficiency
  • required; familiarity with
  • Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
  • is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of
  • quality control and quality assurance
  • processes.
  • Excellent
  • written and verbal communication
  • skills.
  • Exceptional
  • attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Must pass a
  • standardized color vision screen
  • Ability to
  • meet physical demands
  • of the position (standing for extended periods, lifting specimens, etc.).
  • Flexibility to
  • work overtime or alternate shifts
  • based on business needs.

    • Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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