Senior Pathology Lab Tech - Part-Time with Benefits

Scripps Health; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time with benefits

Job summary

Scripps Encinitas Hospital is seeking a Pathology Lab Assistant Sr. for a part-time, benefits-eligible role at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. The position involves handling and accessioning surgical and outpatient tissues, processing specimens, and ensuring accurate labeling.

You will work with pathologists, radiologists and surgeons across high-volume cases, with shifts typically 7am-5pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at Encinitas campus. Benefits and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• One year of related lab experience in a large healthcare setting.
• College major in natural science or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven lab skills handling specimens, reagents and instruments.
• Excellent written and strong verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with medical terminology and computer systems.
• On-the-job training to achieve full competency.

Responsibilities

• Use the cryostat to cut frozen tissue sections for rapid diagnosis.
• Use the Faxitron for breast specimens to identify biopsy clips and Magseeds.
• Attend various CT and Ultrasound-guided procedures to prepare slides for rapid interpretation.
• Attend bone marrow procedures to prepare slides and cores.
• Ensure specimens are correctly identified and labeled to prevent errors.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Specimen handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences

Two years college + two years lab experience

Tools

Cryostat use

Faxitron handling

Staining techniques

Job description

Scripps Encinitas Hospital is seeking a Pathology Lab Assistant Sr. for a part-time, benefits-eligible role at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. The position involves handling and accessioning surgical and outpatient tissues, processing specimens, and ensuring accurate labeling.

You will work with pathologists, radiologists and surgeons across high-volume cases, with shifts typically 7am-5pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at Encinitas campus. Benefits and a supportive team environment are offered.