Pathologists' Assistant

City of Hope; California, Duarte (MO, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a transformative team dedicated to changing lives in the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. As a Per Diem Pathologists' Assistant, you'll engage in essential tasks such as examining surgical specimens and mastering advanced techniques under expert mentorship. This role offers flexibility and invaluable hands-on experience, making it an ideal opportunity for recent graduates eager to contribute meaningfully to patient services and innovative research. Embrace continuous learning and professional growth in a supportive environment focused on delivering the cures of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies required.
• ASCP/AAPA certification needed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accession surgical specimens in the laboratory information system.
• Process and gross surgical specimens for analysis.
• Perform routine and complex autopsies as needed.

Skills

Surgical Specimen Examination

Autopsy Prosection Techniques

Medical Photography

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies

ASCP / AAPA Pathologist Assistant certification

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Pathologists' Assistant - Surgical Services

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Explore the dynamic realm of a Per Diem Pathologists' Assistant in the surgical pathology department, where you'll have the flexibility to contribute on an as-needed basis. Under the mentorship of the Pathologists' Assistant Manager, you'll engage in essential tasks such as examining surgical specimens for critical diagnoses, refining autopsy prosection techniques, and mastering the art of medical photography.

In this role, you'll play a crucial part in specimen preparation for fixation and embedding, perform advanced frozen section procedures, and actively participate in various departmental activities. Your contributions will span patient services, innovative research, teaching initiatives, and the development of cutting-edge technical procedures.

This opportunity is open to recent graduates, providing invaluable hands-on experience under the guidance of certified professionals. Join us for a rewarding per diem role filled with continuous learning, meaningful contributions, and professional growth!

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Accession surgical specimens in the laboratory information system (LIS)
• Process and gross surgical specimens
• Perform quality control and quality assurance
• Perform routine and complex autopsies

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies
• ASCP / AAPA Pathologist Assistant certification or must be ASCP/AAPA Pathologist Assistant certified within 6 months of hire date

City of Hope employees' pay is based on work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.

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