Senior Pathology Assistant

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

The Senior Pathology Assistant provides support for the Anatomic Pathology and Cytology sections of the Laboratory.

Duties include:

+ Pathologists in the collection of specimens in Bone Marrow exams and autopsies.

+ Provide clerical functions and technical functions under the supervision of the Pathologists.

+ Provide assistance for related tasks including stocking of supplies, cleaning equipment, record handling and storage, specimen handling, storage and disposal, and other duties as assigned.

**Job Requirements**

+ At least 2 years experience in a laboratory environment as either a Pathology Assistant or Laboratory Assistant familiar with handling biological material.

+ Previous experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.

+ Training is provided by the department specific to the work tasks needing to be done.

+ Must have good oral communication skills and be able to interact with Pathologist, physicians, nursing personnel and the public as required.

+ Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

+ Must have a working knowledge of laboratory operations and familiarity with specimen handling processes, previous pathology experience is preferred.

+ Must be computer literate.

**Where You'll Work**

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center.

In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.

Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.

One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

**Pay Range**

$29.40 - $36.81 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.