Job Description

Extended Deadline: Thu 1/9/2025

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 12/17/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 12/28/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Performs all duties in a manner consistent with current laboratory safety standards, in support of, and under the direction of the section supervisor and attending pathologist. Applies knowledge of anatomic pathology concepts, and industry practices to: perform gross description and dissection of simple and complex surgical specimens, prepare and select tissue for histological examination and ancillary testing, photograph specimens, assist with frozen section services and intraoperative consultations, teach pathology dissection techniques to medical residents and PA students, perform postmortem examinations as needed, assist in clean-up and maintenance of laboratory, and perform other duties as needed.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Pathology Asst III or Pathology Asst IV.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area; and/or equivalent experience/training.

• Completion of a two-year Pathologists' Assistant program (NAACLS accredited).

• A minimum of three (3+) or more years of relevant experience.

• Current ASCP Board certification.

• Experience and proven success with advanced knowledge in pathology theory and industry best practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with residents.
• Academic medical center.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass physical and TB test.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $104,900 - $198,900 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $50.24 - $95.26

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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