Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Non Union)
Pathologist Assistant - Pathology - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Non Union)
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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 Pathologists 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 USCVHH 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 $45 - $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 candidates 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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