Job Description
This is a part time, benefited position, with evening shifts, located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
The schedule would be 2pm-6pm Tuesdays through Fridays, and 7am-11am on Saturdays.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE :
Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time.
A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- 78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
- 95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
Why join this team?
In our supportive environment, our Pathology Lab Assistants are always learning and training in different sections of pathology, while maintaining accuracy with high volume of processing.
You will be exposed to a wide variety of complex cases and procedures and will have the opportunity to work closely with the team of pathologists, radiologists and surgeons.
The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for the following :
- Scanning slides in our digital pathology section of the Histology lab
- Specimen receiving, accessioning and specimen distribution
- Sectioning and staining of frozen tissue
- Assisting Pathologist Assistants with photography
- Knowledge of protocols for special handling of surgical specimens
- Monitoring / ordering of supplies and maintaining work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
Position Pay Range : $27.43-$39.49 / hour
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range.
Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state.
Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity / expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Requirements
Requirements
Required Education / Experience / Specialized Skills :
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Detail oriented. Legible penmanship.
- Basic computer skills, especially data.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Preferred Education / Experience / Specialized Skills / Certification :
- Pathology experience
- Background in science
- Two years lab experience