Updated: Oct 9, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Surgical Pathology

UC Title: PATHOLOGY AST 3

Position Number: 40939869

Reports to: Pathology Assistant 3

Working Title: Per Diem Pathology Assistant 3

Cost Center: Surgical Pathology (427072)

Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 8/14/2023

Job Code: 004197

Hours: As Needed

Shift: Day Shift

FTE: 0.25

Position Summary:

The incumbent is primarily responsible for preparing and dissecting surgical pathology specimens.The incumbent supervises the work of the gross room staff and the daily operation of the gross room and autopsy services.Teaches grossing techniques to pathology residents.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Annual RateMinimum$60.06Midpoint $60.06Maximum$60.06

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Completion of a 2-year Pathology Assistant program and Pathology Assistant board certified or eligible by hire date

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements relating to decedent affairs

Bachelor's Degree in a Science field

Completion of a 2-year Pathologists' Assistant program (NAACLS accredited) and ASCP Board Certified

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements for CAP, JCAHO and California State laboratory law for Anatomic Pathology

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a UC and/or union environment

Experience in an Anatomic Pathology department

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

*Background Check and Live Scan

*Legal Right to Work in the United States

*Vaccination Policies

*Smoking and Tobacco Policy

*Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

*California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

*E-Verify

*Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [emailprotected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.