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San Francisco, California

Pathologist Assistant II

Lab ProfessionalIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75.96-$106.34/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position Overview

Integrates knowledge, theory and practice to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory.

With advanced training and education, maintains competence in all practices to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease.

May be responsible for specimen/material receipt, preparation, and archival/retrieval, as well as validation testing and problem troubleshooting, as defined by department policies and procedures.

As a professional member of the laboratory team, works cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate superior patient care and to represent the laboratory positively by acting with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism.

Job Description

Education

  • Bachelor's: Biological science or related field from a regionally accredited college/university
  • Other: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program within the last five years

Certification & Licensure

ASCP-American Society for Clinical Pathologist within 6 months

Typical Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated advanced knowledge and technical competence in gross and post-mortem examinations, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in surgical pathology.

Quantity of Work: Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.

Quality of Work: Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.

Culturally Competent Communication: Ability to compassionately and effectively interact individuals and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information system failures, shift-to-shift hand-offs, priority test orders, and specimen integrity issues.

Adherence to Practices & Procedures: Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Job Shift

Evenings

Schedule: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $75.96 to $106.34 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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 examinationsSpecimen preparationData analysisRegulatory complianceLaboratory safety

Pathology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment80 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pathology listings72 in the last 30 days55 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Pathology (Lab Professional) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 59 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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