Pathology Lab Assistant - Per Diem - Varied - La Jolla

This is a casual/per diem, non-benefited position. Training will be up to full-time hours, Monday through Friday. Once training is completed, schedule will be as needed. Located in the Surgical Pathology Lab at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. 

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

In our supportive environment, our Pathology Lab Assistants are always learning and training in different sections of pathology, while maintaining accuracy with high volume of processing. You will be exposed to a wide variety of complex cases and procedures and will have the opportunity to work closely with the team of pathologists, radiologists and surgeons. 

The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for the following:

·        Specimen receiving, accessioning and specimen distribution

·        Sectioning and staining of frozen tissue

·        Assisting Pathologist Assistants with photography

·        Knowledge of protocols for special handling of surgical specimens

·        Monitoring/ordering of supplies and maintaining work areas in a clean and orderly fashion.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

·        Knowledge of medical terminology.

·        Ability to handle multiple tasks.

·        Detail oriented. Legible penmanship.

·        Basic computer skills, especially data.

·        Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

·        Pathology experience

·        Background in science

·        Two years lab experience