Pathologists' Assistant

Pathologists' Assistant - Surgical Services

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

Explore the dynamic realm of a Pathologists' Assistant in the surgical pathology department, where you'll have the flexibility to contribute on an as-needed basis. Under the mentorship of the Pathologists' Assistant Manager, you'll engage in essential tasks such as examining surgical specimens for critical diagnoses, refining autopsy prosection techniques, and mastering the art of medical photography.

In this role, you'll play a crucial part in specimen preparation for fixation and embedding, perform advanced frozen section procedures, and actively participate in various departmental activities. Your contributions will span patient services, innovative research, teaching initiatives, and the development of cutting-edge technical procedures.

This opportunity is open to recent graduates, providing invaluable hands-on experience under the guidance of certified professionals. Join us for a rewarding per diem role filled with continuous learning, meaningful contributions, and professional growth!

As a successful candidate, you will: 

• Accession surgical specimens in the laboratory information system (LIS)
• Process and gross surgical specimens
• Perform quality control and quality assurance.
• Perform routine and complex autopsies.

Your qualifications should include: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies
• ASCP / AAPA Pathologist Assistant certification or must be ASCP/AAPA Pathologist Assistant certified within 6 months of hire date.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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