Sutter Health·Palo Alto, California
Executes pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to assist in disease diagnosis and treatment. Manages specimen receipt, preparation, and archival while collaborating with physicians and laboratory staff.
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Integrates knowledge, theory and practice to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory. With advanced training and education, maintains competence in all practices to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. May be responsible for specimen/material receipt, preparation, and archival/retrieval, as well as validation testing and problem troubleshooting, as defined by department policies and procedures. As a professional member of the laboratory team, works cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate superior patient care and to represent the laboratory positively by acting with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
• ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist within 6 months
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.
Shift Hours: 8
Monday - Friday
Weekly Hours: 40
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $75.96 to $106.34 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Market context
In California, Pathologist Assistant II openings are typically driven by hospital and laboratory demand for experienced staff who can support surgical pathology workflows. This role is competitive because employers usually want a bachelor’s degree in biological science, NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant training, two years of relevant experience, and ASCP certification within six months. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your training and certification timeline before applying.