Laboratory Assistant I, Pathology

Laboratory Assistant I, Pathology

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. 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 cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

This position is Full-time Monday Friday 8:00am 5:30pm. The ideal, strongly preferred candidate would have experience with surgical and cytology specimens, including pathology specimens from frozen sections, surgery and imaging cases.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services, the Laboratory Assistant will assist the pathologist(s) and/or pathologist assistant following established standards and practices to support regulatory (compliance with CAP and JCAHO) and process improvement initiatives. The pathology technical assistant will assist in the technical and clerical needs of the pathology department.

Responsibilities include:

• Receive, accession, and log all tissue from surgical procedures, frozen sections and cytology cases.
• Responsible for processing cytology specimens, prepping all fresh specimens, change and maintain all stains, perform maintenance on all instruments, assist in all procedures requiring specimen smears (Bone Marrows, Ultrasound guided FNA, Bronchoscopies, Endoscopies), utilize appropriate fixation and staining techniques, cover slip, label slides, answer phone calls and stock supplies.
• Perform frozen sections for rapid diagnosis of tissue and gross simple specimens if qualified per CAP requirements (minimum requirement 60 semester hours including 24 hours of science).
• Assist in clerical needs of the pathology department.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Associate degree, medical assistant program or some college credits preferred

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year hospital or clinic experience required.
• Experience in Pathology as a technical assistant preferred.

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