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Lead Pathologist Assistant

Lab ProfessionalIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47.72-$66.43/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Compensation

Salary Range: $47.72 - $66.43 per hour

The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.

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Responsibilities

Position Overview:

Under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director and/or Laboratory Director, the Lead Pathologists’ Assistant provides support to the Anatomic Pathology Department.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelors of Science degree or equivalent
  • Training in a Pathologists Assistant program and/or on the job experience in lieu of certification

Preferred

  • Six (6) plus months’ recent hospital experience
  • Certification in PA (ASCP)
  • Leadership experience

Overview

When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County.

Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development.

Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

  • Competitive Pay
  • Shift Differentials
  • In-House Registry Rates
  • Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Voluntary Worksite Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee service recognition events
  • Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
  • National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pathology supportLaboratory operationsSpecimen processingASCP certificationMedical terminologyQuality assurance

Pathology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Below most Pathology (Lab Professional) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 74 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Ventura

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$870k
Typical market rent
$2,888/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Ventura, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Shift Differentials
In-House Registry Rates
Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
Voluntary Worksite Benefits
Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)