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Certified Pathology Assistant - Pathology
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : San Dimas, CA, 91773
Job Type : Contractor
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Overview
San Dimas Community Hospital is a 101 bed facility located on a 13-acre campus in the heart of San Dimas. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and state of the art technology, we are committed to serving the community with personalized, high-quality care. We offer a full range of comprehensive services, including 24-hour emergency services, a family birth center, orthopedic surgery, advanced diagnostic services, cardiopulmonary and gastrointestinal services. San Dimas Community Hospital has received multiple awards including the "100 Top Hospitals," Women's Choice Award for America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and Healthgrades awards, including the "Patient Safety Excellence Award." Learn more at sandimashospital.com.
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!
Why Prime Healthcare? San Dimas Community Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to
making a difference.
San Dimas Community Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Outstanding Medical
- Dental
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Many more voluntary benefit options!
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!
San Dimas Community Hospital is nationally recognized, locally preferred, and community focused.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a pathologist and in accordance with California Business and Professions Code §1269.3, the Pathology Assistant is responsible for the preparation, gross examination, and dissection of human surgical specimens. The role also includes conducting postmortem examinations, selecting appropriate tissues and fluids for analysis, collecting data for autopsy reports, and preparing bodies for release and managing laboratory operations. Competency must be validated upon assignment, at six months, and annually thereafter.
The Pathology Assistant also processes surgical pathology specimens including dissection, description, and embedding for pathologist’s diagnosis. Performs other related duties as required. Special projects or other assignments may be given with the expectation to be completed within a specified timeframe.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Pay Transparency
San Dimas Community Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $51.20. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Per DiemShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
In San Dimas, a Certified Pathology Assistant plays a pivotal role by meticulously preparing and examining surgical specimens, ensuring precise diagnoses that directly impact patient care quality in community hospitals like Prime Healthcare Services.
Certification from AAPA or ASCP-approved agencies is crucial for pathology assistants in California, validating expertise in clinical pathology labs and enabling compliance with state regulations for specimen handling and laboratory safety.
Daily tasks include gross examination of surgical specimens, assisting pathologists with tissue processing, and managing lab operations, all within a fast-paced environment that demands accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
San Dimas offers moderate competition for pathology assistant roles due to its growing healthcare facilities. Demand for certified assistants remains steady, particularly in community hospitals emphasizing quality diagnostics and patient safety.
Yes, pathology assistants in San Dimas typically earn around $51.20 per hour, reflecting the region’s emphasis on skilled clinical pathology professionals and the cost of living within Southern California's healthcare sector.
Prime Healthcare Services combines leading-edge pathology technologies with a community-focused approach, offering pathology assistants a unique environment that values both technical expertise and compassionate service.
Prime Healthcare provides tailored benefits like tuition reimbursement and ongoing competency validation, fostering professional development opportunities that help pathology assistants advance their skills and certifications locally.
While one year of experience is preferred, strong foundational knowledge in anatomy and lab skills, combined with proper certification, can significantly enhance a candidate’s chances in this specialized pathology assistant position.
Managing time-sensitive specimen processing and maintaining strict infection control in a fast-paced setting are common challenges, requiring pathology assistants to be detail-oriented and adaptable in handling complex lab workflows.
Serving an underserved population, pathology assistants must balance efficiency with empathy, ensuring accurate diagnostics contribute to improved patient outcomes in a culturally diverse San Dimas environment.