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San Francisco, California

Pathologist Assistant II

Lab ProfessionalIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75.96-$106.34/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job description

Join Sutter Health as a Pathologist Assistant II – Per Diem, Evenings in San Francisco, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $75.96 - $106.34/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Pathologist Assistant II – Per Diem, Evenings.

Key Responsibilities

The Pathologist Assistant performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support disease diagnosis and treatment. They also collaborate with the laboratory team to ensure high-quality patient care and maintain accurate documentation of laboratory operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a biological science and have successfully completed a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program. Additionally, at least two years of recent relevant experience and ASCP certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Gross examinationsPost-mortem examinationsQuality assuranceSurgical pathologySpecimen preparationValidation testingProblem troubleshootingWorkflow managementCulturally competent communicationData analysisRegulatory complianceLaboratory safety

Pathology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$190k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $171k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Lab Professional roles.

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  • Includes weekends