Pathology Lab Assistant I - PD - All - Anatomic Pathology @ MV

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health is seeking a Histology/Cytology Support role in Mountain View. The candidate will embed and process tissues, print and label slides, and maintain filing systems. Responsibilities include assisting pathologists with frozen sections and supporting cytology for inpatients and outpatients.

The role requires a high school diploma and familiarity with lab terminology, plus proficiency with MS Office and LIMS. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college education in lab sciences or health-related field preferred.
• Prior specimen preparation experience preferred.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Able to learn computer programs as necessary.
• Medical terminology.
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Able to type 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform embedding and processing of tissues.
• Print and label slides and cassettes.
• Maintain slide and block files.
• Maintain histology equipment and log temperatures.
• Assist pathologists with frozen sections.
• Support cytology and pathology services with specimen handling.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Attention to detail

Multitasking

LIMS experience

Education

High school diploma

Some college in lab sciences/health

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

LIMS

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE 0 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 0 Work Shift All Shifts: 8 hours

Histology

• Under the general supervision by the Medical Director, Histology Supervisor or Lead Histotechnologist, can embed and/or process all tissues from tissue processor.
• Perform start-up duties for the day.
• Print and label slides and cassettes.
• Maintain slide file and block file.
• Maintenance of Grossing Station, Tissue Processor, Autostainer, Cryostat and Embedding centers.
• Change histology solutions.
• Collect pathology specimens from multiple locations for accessioning and sample receiving.
• Maintain laboratory temperature logs, reagents and assist with putting away supplies as they are received.
• Log into LIMS system via data entry for sample/waste disposal.
• Assist pathologists with frozen section.
• Assist with processing histology overflow to maintain pathology service TAT.

OR Cytology

• To provide support for cytology and pathology services for Hospital inpatients, outpatients, and physicians by receiving, accessioning, staining and processing specimens in the Cytology Department.
• Will change cytology solutions, print and label slides and assist Cytotechnologist with preparation of FNA, Bone Marrow, kidney biopsy and EBUS if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college education in lab sciences or health-related field preferred.
• Prior specimen preparation experience preferred.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Able to learn computer programs as necessary.
• Medical terminology.
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Able to type 40 wpm.

Salary Range: $38.49 - $48.66 USD Hour

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

At El Camino Health, our nationally recognized doctors and care teams are committed to providing you with high-quality, excellent care. We aim to deliver a healthcare experience that is designed around your individual needs. When you choose El Camino Health for your care, you can count on:

Distinguished hospitals. Our fully accredited hospitals, Los Gatos, and Mountain View, have received numerous awards and honors for high-quality healthcare.

Exceptional talent. Our reputation attracts high-caliber doctors who are approachable and friendly, a nursing culture exceptional for its highly personalized patient and family care, and leadership with a deeply personal commitment.

Innovative approaches to care. We seek new treatments and techniques, and contribute to the medical community through clinical trials. Our urgent care sites powered by Carbon Health enable easy, immediate scheduling and follow up through the Carbon Health app.

A focus on health. Our regional Men's Health Program offers a team approach to care and has a variety of specialists who are focused on men’s health issues, including heart and vascular, urology, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction and healthy weight. We created the South Asian Heart Center and the Chinese Health Initiative to address unique health disparities in our patient population.

A healing environment. Our spaces were specially designed for tranquility and comfort.