Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from MLK Community Healthcare
Job overview
The Histology Assistant - Part Time at MLK Community Healthcare supports pathology operations by managing specimen accessioning, processing, and administrative tasks to ensure accurate and efficient handling of specimens.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves preparing and accessioning specimens, logging and filing requisitions, managing specimen-related inquiries, maintaining cancer registry and inventory, assisting with biopsy procedures, supporting frozen section procedures, adhering to safety and quality standards, and assisting with CAP inspections.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with AA Certification in biology or related degree preferred, at least six months of pathology experience preferred, proficiency with laboratory information systems and computer applications, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and good telephone communication skills.
Work environment and culture
The candidate is expected to demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital and support the hospital’s strategic plan, goals, and quality improvement processes.
Company information
MLK Community Healthcare is a hospital focused on community health, emphasizing quality improvement and strategic goals aligned with its core values.
Application process
Applicants are instructed to apply online and send their resume to anjimenez@mlkch.org.
Company overview
MLK Community Healthcare, based in South Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization focused on providing high-quality medical services to underserved communities. They operate a hospital, outpatient clinics, and various community health programs, generating revenue through patient services, government funding, and philanthropic contributions. Founded in 2015, the organization emerged from the legacy of the historic Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital, aiming to address healthcare disparities and improve community health outcomes.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in pathology specimen handling, accessioning, and processing, emphasizing your proficiency with laboratory information systems and attention to detail.
Showcase your organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, as well as your familiarity with quality control and compliance with laboratory safety standards.
Apply through multiple platforms including MLK Community Healthcare's official career site, LinkedIn, and by emailing your resume directly to anjimenez@mlkch.org to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees in the pathology or laboratory services division at MLK Community Healthcare on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent hospital quality improvement initiatives or asking about their experience with specimen management workflows.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'pathology,' 'specimen accessioning,' 'laboratory information systems,' 'quality control,' and 'CAP inspections' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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