**Overview**

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

**Responsibilities**

Processes tissue and cytology specimens for examination assisting the Pathologists in gross examination of tissue specimens and in performing autopsies. With other Histology team members participates in the management of the Histology section. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs needles or syringes from storage locations (such as large stock supplies automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.

**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**

+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

+ Adoption Assistance

+ Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

+ Retirement Programs

+ Wellness Programs

**Qualifications**

**REQUIRED:**

+ One year experience as a Laboratory/Pathology Assistant.

+ High school graduate or equivalent.

+ Ability to: Work as a team to meet the team goals and objectives. Work effectively under stress and adjust priorities, as circumstances require Maintain a high degree of accuracy. Treat co-workers, patients, visitors, and the public with dignity and respect. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital personnel and medical staff Maintain patient confidentiality, Problem-solve effectively, Work a flexible schedule and be willing to work additional hours if needed for the provision of quality patient care.

+ Knowledge of: Proper gross examination procedures, Autopsy procedures, Anatomic Pathology terminology, Aseptic technique.

**Pay Range**

$30.58 - $34.51 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.