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Pathologists Assistant / Pathology Technician
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus

$2,908-3,160/week
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Pathologists Assistant/Pathology Technician

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in Laboratory
  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Shift: Day, 5x8 hours, 12:00–20:30
  • 40 hours per week
  • Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Pathologists' Assistant (2 years of experience)
  • Pathologists' Assistant experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred for RN positions

Role Summary

  • Performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures on biological specimens
  • May handle specimen/material receipt, preparation, archival/retrieval, validation testing, and problem troubleshooting
  • Receives, verifies, and accessions specimens
  • Processes specimens for testing and submission to other laboratories as needed
  • Performs data entry throughout testing, interpretation, and reporting
  • Maintains equipment, facilities, supplies, and reagents
  • Performs gross dissection and description of pathology specimens
  • Assists with intra-procedural consultations, including gross examinations and frozen sectioning
  • Performs post-mortem examinations and related documentation
  • Handles ancillary processes such as decalcification, photography, and x-ray imaging
  • Manages pathology materials, including storage, retrieval, and disposal of tissue and chemical waste
  • Audits accessioning and coding, makes corrections, and provides feedback
  • Troubleshoots problems and reports findings to laboratory leadership
  • Participates in compliance, validation, implementation, and quality control activities

Facility

California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 232 beds
ADDRESSCastro & Duboce StreetsSan Francisco, CA 94114
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About San Francisco, CA

As a travel nurse in San Francisco, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • San Francisco's cost of living is significantly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
  • Wages are relatively high, but they may not fully match the increased cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs range from 60-70°F, while winter average lows range from 45-55°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals can be found, but they are in high demand and may be relatively expensive.
  • It's advisable to start the search early.
Transportation
  • San Francisco is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and heavy traffic.
  • However, the city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the famous cable cars.
Demographics
  • San Francisco is a diverse city with a wide range of ages.
  • Common health issues include respiratory problems due to the fog and air quality.
  • It has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • San Francisco offers a plethora of activities, including diverse restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, numerous sports events, and abundant outdoor opportunities such as hiking, beach activities, and exploring parks.
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