Lead Surgical Pathology Assistant - La Jolla
About The Position
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. Our team of Surgical Pathology Assistants are the first to receive samples from across our sytsem and are responsible for accessioning and preparing them for grossing. The Lead Surgical Pathology Assistant will be the primary contact for our physicians, answering any questions and troubleshooting any issues. The Lead will also be responsible for training any new staff members. To be successful, the Lead will be knowledgeable in anatomy, have accessioning experience, and be a good teacher.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years Anatomic Pathology experience
- Must be able to work independently and have the ability to handle multiple tasks
- Above average organization, problem solving, communication, teamwork and customer service skills
- Ability to provide guidance in resolving day to day operation issues as well as provide support to co-workers
- Intermediate computer skills, especially data entry
- Detail oriented and with legible penmanship
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledgeable in anatomy
- Accessioning experience
- Be a good teacher
Nice To Haves
- 60 units of college courses in life science
Responsibilities
- Specimen accessioning
- Specimen distribution
- Various clerical duties
- Problem solving
- Training new employees
- Providing support to the manager and PAs in overseeing the daily operations in an efficient and cost effective manner
- Serves as a liaison for the Anatomic Pathology laboratory and interacts with physicians, nurses and customers to provide a positive outcome
- Staining, cover slipping and repair of histology slides
- Histology sectioning of frozen tissue
- Assisting Pathologists with photography
- Knowledge of protocols for special handling of surgical specimens
- Maintaining slide files and records
- Monitoring/ordering of supplies
- Maintaining work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
Benefits
- Transitional and professional development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
