Histotechnologist - Surgical Pathology

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

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About The Position

City of Hope is seeking a Histotechnologist to support operations in a busy, high-complexity histology laboratory within the Division of Surgical Pathology. Reporting to the lead histotechnologist, the successful candidate will bring theoretical and practical histology expertise, contribute to operational planning as requested, work effectively within a team, and provide excellent customer service to City of Hope National Cancer Center faculty and staff to help improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Completion of a certified clinical program in medical laboratory sciences in histopathology, or equivalent education and/or years of experience.
• ASCP HT or HTL certification.
• Theoretical and practical expertise to support a busy histology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical, processing, and staining issues.
• Assist with laboratory maintenance for State, CMS, and CAP inspections, including writing SOPs and participating in inspections.
• Develop new laboratory procedures.
• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies using LEAN/six sigma principles.
• Work within an electronic LIS.
• As requested, assist with short-term and long-term strategic operational planning for a high-complexity histology laboratory.
• Contribute to a productive team work environment and provide customer service to faculty and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree