Pathology Assistant - Pathology - Full Time 8 Hours Days Job at Keck Medicine of USC, Glendale, CA

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  • Keck Medicine of USC
  • Glendale, CA

Job Description

Prepares surgical specimens for gross description and dissection. Knows how to navigate the LIS system to Accession surgical specimen. Picks up specimen from surgery upon request from the surgeon and specimen placed in the 'Pathology Room' to prepare for grossing. Knowledgeable on dealing with specimen that required special handling or requests. Obtains the patient medical chart and other pertinent clinical information to identify special techniques and procedures that will be necessary. Ensures gross descriptions are carefully reviewed for any grammatical errors, punctuation and coded correctly before reports are handed over to the pathologist. Photographs organs, and other pertinent specimens. Selects and prepares gross tissue sections for frozen section analysis. Assists with frozen sections and staining on an as needed basis. Ensures all supplies needed for specimen grossing and dissection are appropriately ordered and fully stocked at all times. Helps with answering phones and maintains proper phone etiquette. Assists with clerical duties when needed and other duties as assigned or needed.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Masters Degree

Minimum Experience/Knowledge

At least one (1) years of clinical work experience

Required License/Certification

Certification from Pathologist's Assistant Program

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $39 - $64. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area,

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