Histology Tech - Non Certified (ESC)
About The Position
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Laboratory Work under the supervision of the Histology Supervisor. Prepares slides from surgical, autopsy or Cytology specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. Performs other duties as assigned by the Pathologist or Supervisor. Embeds and cuts tissue. Stains and cover slips tissue sections. Processes and labels specimens and slides. Files slides, blocks and tissue specimens. Prepares cytology specimens for examination by the Pathologist. Performs quality control procedures and documents the results. Disposes of tissue specimens and hazardous waste. Prepares specimens for referral to a reference laboratory. Maintains equipment and supplies. Troubleshoots special problems or situations. Writes procedures or policies as requested by the Supervisor. Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports unsafe condition. Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations. Performs other duties as assigned or required. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care. Please apply internally via Job Hub.
Requirements
- Position requires a high school or GED and two years of Histology training school or equivalent experience.
- Two (2) years’ experience in Histology and one year of experience performing special stains preferred.
Nice To Haves
- A HATH/HLT license is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares slides from surgical, autopsy or Cytology specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Pathologist or Supervisor.
- Embeds and cuts tissue.
- Stains and cover slips tissue sections.
- Processes and labels specimens and slides.
- Files slides, blocks and tissue specimens.
- Prepares cytology specimens for examination by the Pathologist.
- Performs quality control procedures and documents the results.
- Disposes of tissue specimens and hazardous waste.
- Prepares specimens for referral to a reference laboratory.
- Maintains equipment and supplies.
- Troubleshoots special problems or situations.
- Writes procedures or policies as requested by the Supervisor.
- Adheres to the established Hospital safety standards by following safety procedures and reports unsafe condition.
- Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
