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 70,000 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. Visit for more information.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
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Pay Range
$29.40 - $36.81 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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