Surgical Pathology Assistant

Sonora Quest; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Laboratory Support Clerk for Surgical Pathology-BUMCT to help receive and triage tissue specimens, support frozen sections and bone marrows, and provide essential clerical support while maintaining equipment in a high-demand healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 6 months of medical laboratory experience, strong communication and typing skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel, with the ability to multitask effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months medical laboratory experience in specimen handling.
• Strong communication and typing skills.
• Solid understanding of pathology concepts and procedures.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage tissue and cytology specimens.
• Assist with frozen sections, bone marrows and fine-needle aspirations.
• Provide clerical support and maintain equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing skills

Pathology knowledge

Organizational skills

Word

Excel

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

AA degree preferred

Job description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Surgical Pathology-BUMCT

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Lab

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life‑saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands‑on impact and career growth in a high‑demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will receive and triage tissue and cytology specimens and provide necessary support functions; assist with frozen sections, bone marrows and fine needles; provides clerical support and maintains equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months previous medical laboratory experience in specimen handling skills.
• Requires good communication, comprehension and typing skills.
• possess a significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the Pathology field.
• Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills required.
• Soft skills include oral/written communication skills, analytical/strategic skills, ability to utilize necessary computer programs including Word and Excel; must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
• AA degree preferred.

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