• Surgical Pathology Assistant I

    Sonora Quest (Tucson, AZ)


    Primary City/State:

    Tucson, Arizona

    Department Name:

    Tucson Cytology-Ref Lab

    Work Shift:

    Day

    Job Category:

    Lab

     

    Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    This position will receive and triage tissue and cytology specimens and provide necessary support functions; assist with frozen sections, bone marrows and fine needles; provides clerical support and maintains equipment.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

    + 6 months previous medical laboratory experience in specimen handling skills.

    + Requires good communication, comprehension and typing skills.

    + possess a significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the Pathology field.

    + Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills required.

    + Soft skills include oral/written communication skills, analytical/strategic skills, ability to utilize necessary computer programs including Word and Excel; must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

    + AA degree preferred.

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    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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    Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

     

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    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

     

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