Histology Technician

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Palm Springs, CA

5d • $25 - $37

About The Position

The Histology Technician receives, processes, and prepares patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by a pathologist. The role performs tissue stains and complex techniques such as enzyme chemistry and immunohistochemistry, and may provide supervision and technical direction to Histology Technicians. The technician assists pathologists as directed and performs other duties assigned by the Lab Director, Lab Manager, or Laboratory Administrative Director.

As a professional member of the healthcare team, the technician follows and enforces hospital and laboratory policies, including those intended to prevent accidental or unnecessary exposure to safety hazards. The role handles demographic information and limited patient health information related to its job function.

The position is per diem, with day shifts consisting of 8-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Histotechnologist certification through ASCP or equivalent.
• Two years of experience as a Histotechnologist.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a lead or supervisory role in a histology lab in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue stains according to established procedures to assist in diagnosis.
• Accession specimens and verify correct specimen, test, and patient identification.
• Ensure equipment is in proper working condition and review quality control.
• Maintain quality control programs and corrective actions.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analyzers and instruments used for tissue dehydration, section clearing, paraffin impregnation, tissue sectioning, and slide staining.
• Review and help maintain department policies and procedures.
• Enter orders correctly and document work on logs and worksheets according to department procedures.
• Maintain competencies for all assigned procedures.
• Help manage inventory and supplies, and minimize waste of supplies and equipment.
• Meet regulatory requirements and inspection standards.
• Complete daily routine duties assigned to the work area.
• Coordinate workflow and oversee regulatory requirements for the histology department.
• Investigate and resolve pending or incomplete work and clerical or technical discrepancies.
• Understand and retain knowledge of department procedures.
• Assist with departmental projects and management support, including supply inventory and chemical exposure monitoring.
• Investigate computer problems and resolve them or report them to appropriate personnel.
• Function responsibly in the absence of supervisory personnel.
• Organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously without loss of accuracy, while maintaining productivity under job-related pressure.
• Provide supervision and technical direction to Histology Technicians.
• Assist pathologists as directed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to and enforce hospital and laboratory policies, including safety policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed