Histotech or Histology Technologist needed in California

Histology Technologist or Histotechnician:

Seeking a full time Histology Tech to join a great team in Southern California.  Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

Schedule: Full Time Night Shift

Competitive compensation and full benefits package offered!

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Histologic Technique or one (1) year on the job training under Board certified Pathologist

Licensure/Certification:

Preferred: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician certification

Experience:

Preferred: Histology Technician experience

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Processes surgical specimens in accordance with established procedures.
• Processes all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate reporting.
• Embeds, sections, and stains tissue for microscopic interpretation by the pathologist.
• Performs frozen sections and staining as needed.
• Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems as appropriate.
• Disinfects and maintains work areas and instrumentation as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures.
• Complies with hospital and Laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Performs general duties in grossing area as needed.
• Performs quality control and maintains records.
• Assists in ordering, maintaining, and restocking of supplies.
• Monitors block and slide storage and disposal.