Pathology Assistant

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with San Ramon Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At San Ramon Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Days

Holiday Rotation:

Department: Pathology Lab

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, this person demonstrates the ability required to slice, stain and mount tissue specimens utilizing various reagents and instruments, ensuring adequate slide preparation for viewing by the pathologist. Oversees the pathology office procedures and distributes reports in a timely fashion. Accurately processes pathology billing. Prepare, track and process pathology sendout requests

Responsibilities

1. Prepares tissue for processing.
2. Cuts sections to specifications and accurately dictates macroscopic observations for transcription.
3. Stains tissue using routine stains.
4. Orders, prepares and replenishes materials, supplies and reagents.
5. Files operative reports in patient record in a timely manner
6. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and quality control.
7. Participates in the training of new employees.
8. Discards pathology specimens appropriately.
9. Prepares and ships samples requiring further testing in a timely manner. 
10. Accurately maintain sendout logs and paperwork
11. Maintains cleanliness and organization of tissue lab.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: 

• High School diploma 

Minimum Experience/Skills: 

• One (1) year of experience in a hospital histology laboratory

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification as a Histology Technician is preferred \

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Organization Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center is a 123-bed acute care hospital known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides award-winning heart care programs, joint and spine surgery programs including advanced minimally-invasive surgical treatments, a Level II Special Care Nursery, and robotic surgery. Join our team!

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Salary : $27 - $42