Histology Assistant, Full Time, Days

Assist in Histology section of the Pathology department under the supervision of Histology tech or Pathologist.  Responsibilities include but not limit to:  picking up Pathology specimens from various hospital locations, accessioning specimens (data entry) in computer system, weighing specimens, preparing specimens for gross examination by Pathologist, processing fluids for cytology, preparing tissues for overnight processing, discarding old pathology containers of specimen, coverslipping slides.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work ^TM. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Close attention to details.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.

• Previous experience in Histology or Pathology department preferred.
• Previous experience as a Laboratory Assistant preferred.
• Computer data entry experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V