Histotechnician II

3 weeks ago

San Diego, United States unio Health Partners Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONUnio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 182 providers consisting of 119 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
POSITION SUMMARYThe histology technician assumes responsibility for the daily routine operation of the lab; including grossing of tissue, embedding, cutting, staining, and cover-slipping; maintenance of histology equipment and processor. They have the ability to maintain quality control and quality assurance of all work performed. This position is responsible for setting up the daily histology workload, access to the LIS (Laboratory Information System), and other ancillary lab duties.
What you will be doing
  • 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 trouble shooting of histology equipment and ability to communicate problems to 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 you will bring to the team
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a Histo- Technologist, working in a pathology laboratory, clinical histology laboratory, and doctor's office.
  • ASCP certification (HT or HTL)
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, CAP and CLIA regulations
  • Experience working with small tissue biopsies
  • Knowledge of PPE and general laboratory safety regulations
What we can offer you
  • Competitive Salary and Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Generous time off (start accruing on your first day no waiting period)
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Company Discounts
  • Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office
  • Employee Recognition - we encourage employee recognition through our GEMS program


Please note that actual pay will be determined based on the relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range.