Histology Technician

St Johns Regional Medical Center • Oxnard, CA

3d • $41 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

As our Histology Technician, you will prepare human tissue for microscopic investigation and analysis by pathologists, including sectioning, treatment, slide placement, drying, and staining. Every day, you will accurately perform accessioning and clerical functions, assist pathologists with tissue cutting and autopsies, and prepare slides with routine and special stains. You will maintain records, ensure proper chemical handling and tissue disposal, operate lab information systems securely, and deliver accurate, timely lab reports, plus other assigned duties. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail in tissue preparation. Strong lab safety, compliance knowledge, LIS proficiency, and commitment to high-quality diagnostic support are essential.

Requirements

• One (1) year experience as a histology technician in an acute care facility.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be an effective team member and to work with many publics across all departments.
• Basic knowledge of histology testing procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Meticulous attention to detail in tissue preparation.
• Strong lab safety.
• Compliance knowledge.
• LIS proficiency.
• Commitment to high-quality diagnostic support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare human tissue for microscopic investigation and analysis by pathologists, including sectioning, treatment, slide placement, drying, and staining.
• Accurately perform accessioning and clerical functions.
• Assist pathologists with tissue cutting and autopsies.
• Prepare slides with routine and special stains.
• Maintain records.
• Ensure proper chemical handling and tissue disposal.
• Operate lab information systems securely.
• Deliver accurate, timely lab reports.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed