Histology Tech

CommonSpirit Health•Bakersfield, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Histotechnician, you will prepare human tissue for microscopic investigation and analysis by pathologists, including sectioning, treatment, slide placement, drying, and staining. The role also includes administrative duties, specimen processing, and quality control and maintenance. Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed acute care nonprofit hospital in Bakersfield, California, serving nearly 90,000 patients annually and offering services including a Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. This position is represented by SEIU United Healthcare Workers.

Requirements

At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience, including knowledge of instrument operation, specimen processing, specimen send-outs, and/or microbiology specimen processing.
Two years of training in a Histology Lab under direct supervision of a Histotech.
Basic laboratory bench practice skills.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
General typing and computer skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to adapt to workload demands and remain calm and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situations.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Nice To Haves

Five years of clinical laboratory experience or two years of college preferred.
AA degree.
California State License CPT I.

Responsibilities

Monitor and reorder supplies; order special reagents, solutions, and equipment needed to develop new procedures.
Answer telephone inquiries regarding pathology matters and take appropriate action.
Verify patient information on requisitions and specimen containers.
Pick up and deliver specimens to the pathology laboratory as needed.
Assign specimen numbers according to specimen type and enter accurate information into the computer.
Label requisitions, specimen containers, and cassettes with the assigned specimen number.
Record descriptive identification, weight, and instruments of gross specimens on requisitions and in the computer.
Maintain clean work areas and instruments.
Prepare and provide fixative solutions and containers to other departments upon request.
Prepare human tissue for microscopic investigation and analysis, including sectioning, treatment, slide placement, drying, and staining.