Certified Pathology Assistant - Pathology

San Dimas Community Hospital•San Dimas, CA

57d•$51•Onsite

About The Position

San Dimas Community Hospital is a 101 bed facility located on a 13-acre campus in the heart of San Dimas. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and state of the art technology, we are committed to serving the community with personalized, high-quality care. We offer a full range of comprehensive services, including 24-hour emergency services, a family birth center, orthopedic surgery, advanced diagnostic services, cardiopulmonary and gastrointestinal services. San Dimas Community Hospital has received multiple awards including the "100 Top Hospitals," Women's Choice Award for America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and Healthgrades awards, including the "Patient Safety Excellence Award." Learn more at sandimashospital.com. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Why Prime Healthcare? San Dimas Community Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. San Dimas Community Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Paid time off 401K retirement plan Outstanding Medical Dental Vision coverage Tuition reimbursement Many more voluntary benefit options! Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!! San Dimas Community Hospital is nationally recognized, locally preferred, and community focused. Under the supervision of a pathologist and in accordance with California Business and Professions Code §1269.3, the Pathology Assistant is responsible for the preparation, gross examination, and dissection of human surgical specimens. The role also includes conducting postmortem examinations, selecting appropriate tissues and fluids for analysis, collecting data for autopsy reports, and preparing bodies for release and managing laboratory operations. Competency must be validated upon assignment, at six months, and annually thereafter. The Pathology Assistant also processes surgical pathology specimens including dissection, description, and embedding for pathologist’s diagnosis. Performs other related duties as required. Special projects or other assignments may be given with the expectation to be completed within a specified timeframe.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical technology, obtained from an accredited institution required.
Must hold certification from AAPA, PA (ASCP), or an equivalent nationally recognized agency approved by the Department of Public Health.
1 year of experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of human anatomy, macro surgical techniques and general laboratory skills.
Understanding of safety and infection control requirements.
Ability to process assigned duties in an efficient and organized manner and meet the expectations of the facility.
Close attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to identify, research and resolve problems and discrepancies

Responsibilities

preparation, gross examination, and dissection of human surgical specimens
conducting postmortem examinations
selecting appropriate tissues and fluids for analysis
collecting data for autopsy reports
preparing bodies for release and managing laboratory operations
processes surgical pathology specimens including dissection, description, and embedding for pathologist’s diagnosis
Performs other related duties as required
Special projects or other assignments may be given with the expectation to be completed within a specified timeframe.