Histotechnician II - Per Diem

Unio specialty care • Pasadena, CA

2d • $36 - $40

About The Position

The Histotech II is responsible for preparing tissue specimens for examination by pathologists, researchers, and other medical professionals. This role involves precision work in histological techniques, including tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and quality control. Histotechnicians play a vital role in assisting in the diagnosis and research of diseases.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a scientific/chemistry field, or AS/AA in science or chemistry.
• Five years of experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory with gross, embedding, cutting, staining.
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to the duties of this position in a moderate to high complexity laboratory.
• Knowledge of histological techniques, staining methods, and laboratory equipment.

Nice To Haves

• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) (HTL) Histotechnician certification

Responsibilities

• Assume timely and accurate responsibility for the accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, and cutting blocks of all pathology specimens.
• Assume responsibility for daily participation in the routine operation of the histology laboratory as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
• Assume responsibility for troubleshooting histology equipment and ability to communicate problems to the laboratory supervisor.
• Maintains daily records and equipment maintenance logs as required by CAP/CLIA regulations and policies.
• Checks all work for accuracy and quality.
• Data entry for Vital Access Lab information system.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree