Digital Pathology Lab Assistant - Per Diem - La Jolla

This is a casual/per diem, non-benefited position with day shift, generally 6:30am-10:30am, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 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.
• Beckers 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?

In our collaborative environment, Digital Pathology Assistants play a key role in supporting the pathology team by ensuring accurate and efficient handling of digital slide images and related data. You’ll work closely with laboratory staff and pathologists, gaining exposure to a wide range of cases in a high-volume setting.

The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for the following:

·        Scanning slides in our digital pathology section of the Histology lab

·        Knowledge of protocols for special handling of surgical specimens

·        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.