Senior Pathology Technician Assistant AA
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFirst Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a critical link between clinical teams and the pathology department, operating under the supervision of the Chief of Pathology and the Laboratory Administrative Director. The primary mission is to ensure the accurate preparation, handling, and documentation of human surgical specimens and autopsies, facilitating precise histological examination and diagnosis.
In this role, you will work directly alongside pathologists to manage the entire lifecycle of a specimen—from receipt and verification to gross description, dissection, and final processing. The position requires a high degree of technical judgment to handle complex procedures and may involve supervising and training Pathology Technical Assistants. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced laboratory environment, ensuring that all specimens are logged, processed, and disposed of with strict adherence to safety protocols and departmental standards.
Work location
Work model: On-site
First Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
San Francisco, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist pathologists with gross examination of surgical specimens and amputated limbs
- check_circlePerform tissue sections and cut frozen sections under direct supervision
- check_circleTrain staff in non-grossing duties and direct the work of Pathology Technical Assistants
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Pathology, Cytology, Surgical Pathology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Specialist, English.
Education: AA in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required; High school diploma with specific military or training program experience (historical alternative).
Frequently asked questions about Senior Pathology Technician Assistant AA at Kaiser Permanente
What does a Senior Pathology Technician Assistant AA at Kaiser Permanente do?expand_more
A Senior Pathology Technician Assistant AA at Kaiser Permanente is responsible for the following: Assist pathologists with gross examination of surgical specimens and amputated limbs; Perform tissue sections and cut frozen sections under direct supervision; Train staff in non-grossing duties and direct the work of Pathology Technical Assistants; and Conduct daily morgue census and verify if autopsies are required.
What are the requirements for this Senior Pathology Technician Assistant AA role?expand_more
Kaiser Permanente is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Two years experience as a Pathology Technical Assistant; AA in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, or equivalent education with at least 60 semester hours including six semester hours each of chemistry and biology and twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology from an accredited institution; OR previously qualified or could have qualified as a laboratory medical technologist on or before February 28, 1992; OR on or before April 24, 1995 must have been a high school graduate or equivalent and have either graduated from a HHS approved medical laboratory training program or successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language; and Basic computer keyboard skills & word processing of 20 wpm.