Pathology Lab Assistant - Part Time - Evenings - Torrey Pines

Scripps Health; Sorrento Valley (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-respected healthcare organization in California seeks a dedicated Pathology Lab Assistant to join their team. In this part-time position, you will maintain specimen accuracy and work closely with healthcare professionals while enjoying a supportive work environment. Your responsibilities will include receiving and processing specimens and assisting with lab protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain accuracy under high processing volumes.
• Willingness to learn and train in different sections of pathology.

Responsibilities

• Specimen receiving, accessioning, and distribution.
• Sectioning and staining of frozen tissue.
• Monitoring and ordering supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

This is a part-time, benefited position working Monday-Friday, typically 3pm-7pm, located at Scripps Green Hospital in Torrey Pines.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers to provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in healthcare.
• We offer transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your field and career.
• Our specialties are nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

In our supportive environment, Pathology Lab Assistants are continuously learning and training across different sections of pathology, maintaining accuracy despite high processing volumes. You will be exposed to complex cases and procedures and work closely with pathologists, radiologists, and surgeons.

The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for:

• Specimen receiving, accessioning, and distribution
• Sectioning and staining of frozen tissue
• Assisting Pathologist Assistants with photography
• Following protocols for special handling of surgical specimens
• Monitoring and ordering supplies, maintaining a clean and organized work area