Pathology Lab Assistant Sr. - Per Diem - Mercy San Diego

Pathology Lab Assistant Sr.

This is a per diem/casual position working varied weekdays typically from 7:30am-4pm or 9am-5:30pm. Training will be 2-4 weeks as needed on both shifts. Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest. Saturdays will be required occasionally and shift times may vary based on business needs. Will be required to float to Scripps Mercy Chula Vista as needed.

Responsible for the handling and accessioning of surgical and outpatient tissues and cytologic specimens. Use the cryostat to cut frozen tissue sections for rapid specimen diagnosis by the pathologist and staining slides using H/E and DQ stains. Use the Faxitron for breast specimens to identify biopsy clips and Magseeds in the pathology tissue room. Attend various CT and Ultrasound radiologic and EUS and EBUS procedures to handle and triage collected tissue to prepare slides for rapid interpretation by the pathologist and place tissue in cassettes for cell block preparation in the acute care hospital. Attend bone marrow procedures (bedside and in radiology) to handle and triage collected tissue to prepare slides and prepare the core. Ensure that the specimens are identified and labelled correctly and protects the pathologist, department and organization at large against critical patient care errors.

Required: One (1) year of related lab experience, preferably in a large complex healthcare organization Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two (2) years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two (2) years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant lab experience Critical thinking and analytical skills Proven laboratory skills handling specimens, reagents and instruments High accuracy in work performance and attention to detail Excellent written and strong verbal communication skills Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems Excellent skills in verbal communication, organization, patient/specimen identification, written documentation, and specimen manipulation during invasive procedures Processing specimens in attendance of all procedure types requires a minimum of 6 months of specialized on the job training to reach full competency, performing analytical standard work enhancing specimen quality, to ensure accurate physician diagnosis.

Preferred: Cytology experience Histology experience Pathology or clinical lab experience Reference lab specimen send out experience Bio-hazardous material shipping experience Background in science Two years laboratory experience

Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Work Locations: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO 4077 FIFTH AVENUE SAN DIEGO 92103

Organization: Scripps Mercy San Diego

Minimum Rate (USD): 30.61 - Maximum Rate (USD): 43.79 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.