Surgical Pathology Assistant
Sonora Quest Laboratories
Summary
Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting.
Job description
Position Summary
This position will receive and triage tissue and cytology specimens and provide necessary support functions; assist with frozen sections, bone marrows and fine needles; provides clerical support and maintains equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- 6 months previous medical laboratory experience in specimen handling skills.
- Requires good communication, comprehension and typing skills.
- Possess a significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the Pathology field.
- Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills required.
- Soft skills include oral/written communication skills, analytical/strategic skills, ability to utilize necessary computer programs including Word and Excel; must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
- AA degree preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months previous medical laboratory experience in specimen handling skills
- Good communication, comprehension and typing skills
- Understanding of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the Pathology field
- Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills
- Oral/written communication skills
- Analytical/strategic skills
- Ability to utilize computer programs including Word and Excel
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Company overview
Sonora Quest Laboratories is a leading clinical diagnostics company and one of the nation's largest integrated laboratory systems. Established as a joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics, the company operates primarily in Arizona with headquarters in Phoenix. With approximately 3,200-3,900 employees, Sonora Quest serves over 22,000 patients daily through more than 75 patient service centers across the state. The company offers a comprehensive test menu encompassing routine blood tests, molecular diagnostics, prescription drug monitoring, genetic and genomic testing, women's health services, and pathology testing. As an accredited laboratory by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Sonora Quest maintains the highest standards of quality and accuracy in diagnostic testing. The company also provides innovative direct-to-consumer services through its My Lab ReQuest™ platform, allowing patients to order certain tests without physician referrals. With its extensive network, advanced technology, and commitment to patient-centered care, Sonora Quest Laboratories plays a critical role in Arizona's healthcare ecosystem, performing over 100 million diagnostic tests annually to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.