Histotechnologist II- Surgical Pathology Orange- PT Night Shift (1:00am- 07:00am)

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The Histotechnologist prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. Incumbent will collect, accept and recognize specimens as they arrive in the lab, assist in the selection of appropriate fixatives, embed and cut sections, stain and mount on a slide of surgical, neurological, bone marrow, and autopsy tissue sections so that the presence or absence of disease may be effectively demonstrated to the Pathologist. Will prepare solutions and perform special stain techniques. Performs duties in the frozen section area as needed. Maintains laboratory inventory and equipment, and keeps Quality Control records of work performed.

Requirements

Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization

Nice To Haves

ASCP certified or eligible histotechnologist

Responsibilities

prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination
collect, accept and recognize specimens as they arrive in the lab
assist in the selection of appropriate fixatives, embed and cut sections, stain and mount on a slide of surgical, neurological, bone marrow, and autopsy tissue sections
prepare solutions and perform special stain techniques
performs duties in the frozen section area as needed
maintains laboratory inventory and equipment
keeps Quality Control records of work performed