Histology Tech

Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 3 weeks ago

San Diego, United States The E.W. Scripps Company Full time
This is a casual/per diem position with varied shifts, primarily nights. Training will be during day shift (5am-1:30pm) for the first few weeks.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.

You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Scripps Health has opened up a brand-new histology lab at the Scripps Memorial Campus La Jolla to service all our Scripps Health locations. Located on the 4 th floor of the Poole building, the new lab features stunning views of La Jolla, state-of-the-art equipment and digital pathology workflows. We are looking for Histotechs experienced with embedding, cutting and staining.

The Histotech is responsible for the daily handling of samples submitted for histology processing. This includes:
  • Tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of H&E, special stain, IHC, CISH, or DIF stains.
  • Responsible for reagent and tissue control block and slide inventory.
  • Assists with other departmental duties as needed including training of new personnel.
  • Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians and customers to provide a positive outcome.
  • Performs all job duties in a timely manner while ensuring performance and safety standards are met.
  • Documents activities and results consistently, thoroughly, and legibly.


Qualifications
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience working in a CAP accredited histology lab.
  • Skilled in use of histology equipment for tissue processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissues for pathologic diagnosis.
  • Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science field.
  • HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP).
  • High volume, Clinical Histology Lab experience preferred.
  • QC for cutting and stain quality.
  • Experience using the Leica Peloris, Sakura Prisma, Agilent Artisan LinkPro, BOND III or other staining platforms.
  • Skilled in cutting frozen sections.
  • Use of LIS (AP Beaker preferred).