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Pathologist Assistant

Employer
City of Hope
Location
Duarte, California
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 1, 2022

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Discipline
Health Sciences, Pathology
Position Type
Full Time
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

About City of Hope

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 6000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

Position Summary

Receives and examines surgical specimens for further diagnosis, autopsy prosection and photography . Prepares specimens for fixation and embedding. Performs frozen section procedures and participates in a variety of departmental activities and services, including patient services, research, teaching and technical procedure development. Prior to obtaining Pathologist Assistant certification, must perform the following essential functions under the guidance of a certified Pathologist Assistant.

Key Responsibilities include:
  • Accessioning of surgical specimens in the laboratory information system (LIS).
  • Perform processing and grossing of surgical specimens, as defined by CAP and CLIA 88, list A, B and C, for anatomic pathology.
  • Performs quality control and quality assurance.
  • Maintains gross room equipment, supply inventory, specimen storage and disposal, and general cleanliness of the laboratory.
  • Performs routine and complex autopsies.
  • Assists with duties related to surgical pathology and autopsy services.


Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies
  • 0-1 year of experience as a certifiedPathologist Assistant in ananatomic pathology laboratory

Required Certification/Licensure:
  • ASCP / AAPA Pathologist Assistant certification or m ust be ASCP/AAPA Pathologist Assistant certified within 6 months of hire date.

Additional Information:
  • To protect the health of patients and staff and to comply with new State of California mandates, City of Hope staff are required to show proof of full vaccination by September 30, 2021. Compliance is a condition of employment.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Company

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 5,000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research.  City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s 20 leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

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