Histology Technician

United Surgical Partners International • South San Francisco, CA

42d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Technician plays a vital role in implementing the laboratory's mission, goals, and objectives by embodying the lab's vision and values. This position supports laboratory operations by performing various technical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include processing and embedding tissue specimens, preparing slides for microscopic examination, performing routine and special staining techniques, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Proficiency in high complexity testing, including grossing, as per CLIA regulations
• Microtomy cutting experience required. GI biopsies or smaller.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
• High level of accuracy in all tasks
• Ability to function effectively under time pressure
• Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution OR
• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR
• Education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in science, including at least 60 semester hours from an accredited institution with a minimum of:
• 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR
• 24 semester hours of science courses, including 6 hours in chemistry and 6 hours in biology.

Nice To Haves

• Registered as a Histology Technician HT (ASCP) or willingness to sit for the exam (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• processing and embedding tissue specimens
• preparing slides for microscopic examination
• performing routine and special staining techniques
• maintaining laboratory equipment
• ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees