Laboratory - Pathology Assistant Job at CPMC Lab Davies Campus, San Francisco, CA

  • CPMC Lab Davies Campus
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Pathologists Assistant

Integrates knowledge, theory, and practice to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory. Maintains competence in all practices to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens. Aids healthcare providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. Responsible for specimen/material receipt, preparation, and archival/retrieval, as well as validation testing and troubleshooting. Works cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate superior patient care. Represents the laboratory positively by acting with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism. Receives, verifies acceptability, and accessions specimens according to department policies. Processes specimens for testing, interpretation, and submission to other laboratories as needed. Performs accurate data entry throughout the testing, interpretation, and reporting processes. Follows department policies regarding positive patient identification throughout the processes. Maintains equipment and facilities according to policies and procedures. Prepares, maintains, stocks, and orders supplies and reagents as needed. Performs gross dissection and description of pathology specimens of all types and complexities. Assists with intra-procedural consultations including gross examinations and frozen sectioning. Performs all aspects of post-mortem examinations, ensuring documentation is complete. Reviews and summarizes clinical history, performing dissection and selecting tissue for microscopic evaluation. Documents gross findings accurately. Manages pathology materials including storage, retrieval, and disposal of tissue and chemical waste. Audits accessioning and coding, makes corrections as needed, and provides feedback for improvement. Troubleshoots problems and reports findings to laboratory leadership. Participates in compliance efforts and completes related documentation. Contributes to validation and implementation of new testing methodologies and platforms. Completes quality control processes with appropriate documentation. Supports the laboratory as needed in other functions within the scope of regulation and training.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
  • 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
  • Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
  • Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
  • Free tax return assistance for travelers
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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