Pathology Assistant jobs in California

The primary role of a Grossing Laboratory Assistant in Anatomic Pathology is to receive and handle all specimens prior to gross examination, perform gross dissection of select biopsy specimens in compliance with all regulatory bodies, and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain the daily flow of work through the Surgical Pathology Laboratory (Grossing Room).

Monitors infection control and universal precautions adherence by all persons who enter the Grossing Room.

Assures timely transport of (1) specimens from the clinical service areas to the lab, and (2) slides from the lab to the pathologists' office.

Accurately receive, accession, and organize specimens according to company procedures with particular focus on specimen identification.

Assures proper fixation and storage of specimens upon receipt into the laboratory including but not limited to refrigeration, freezing, decalcification and formalin.

Identifies cases which require special handling and/or immediate attention or consult with staff pathologist or pathologist assistant.

Assists in the preparation of cytology specimens.

Assists in the preparation and performance of surgical specimen dissection by:

oVerifying proper specimen identification.

oObtaining pertinent clinical information.

oDescribing gross anatomic features.oDissecting surgical specimens.

Perform some histology processes, including but not limited to tissue embedding.

Perform all administrative functions of the lab, including but not limited to, answering telephone calls, handling correspondence to/from the pathologists' office, and handing material send-out requests.

Maintain the integrity of tissue specimens, paraffin blocks, and glass slides, and prepare items for discard after their appropriate retention periods.

Periodic procedure review to assure comprehension and compliance of all operational, quality, and safety practices.

Participate in all mandatory on-going educational requirements of the hospital.
Participate in all mandatory on-going caregiver health requirements of the hospital.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goal and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments to other team members.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes task on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College in a life science field. Must have 60 semester hours including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 hours of science courses (6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology, or any combination).

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer SkillsMicrosoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Software such as IE, Chrome, etc.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsNone.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Hours

Monday-Friday 08:30-05:00 ish

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person