• Pathology Lab Assistant - La Jolla

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *This is a full-time position with 8-hour day shifts on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital 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.

    * Becker’s 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?*

     

    Our team of Pathology Lab Assistants are the backbone of support for our Histology Lab. In our state-of-the-art Histology lab, our Pathology Lab Assistants are always learning and training while maintaining accuracy with high volume of processing. This position is ideal for someone with pathology experience who is interested in the opportunity to train in histology.

    The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for the following:

    • Support of the Histology Lab

    • Monitoring Histology worklist and pulling blocks

    • Block and slide filing

    • Changing of reagents on machines

    • May cross-train in digital pathology

    • Monitoring supply inventory 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:*

    * Background in science.

    * Pathology experience

    * Two years laboratory experience.

    **Job:** **Lab*

    **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic*

    **Title:** *Pathology Lab Assistant – La Jolla*

    **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY*

    **Requisition ID:** *252005566*