What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technician position at Laguna Hills Pathology Lab (15089)?
Laguna Hills Pathology Lab has a PRN - Histology Technician opening at our laboratory located in South San Francisco, California.
Laguna Hills Pathology Lab operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with no weekends or late shifts. With two specialized GI Pathologists on-site Monday through Friday, you'll have expert support. Enjoy ample parking and scenic views, including access to the bay trail and waterfront. Join our small, dedicated team of Histotechnologists and Lab Assistants for a rewarding career in a dynamic environment!
What You Will Do (Job Summary):
The Histology Technician plays a vital role in implementing the laboratory's mission, goals, and objectives by embodying the lab's vision and values. This position supports laboratory operations by performing various technical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include grossing, processing, and embedding tissue specimens, preparing slides for microscopic examination, performing routine and special staining techniques, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Starting pay range is between $35.00 - $50.00/hour, depending on experience.
Required Skills:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in any laboratory science
- Proficiency in high complexity testing, including grossing, as per CLIA regulations
- Microtomy cutting experience required. GI biopsies or smaller.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
- High level of accuracy in all tasks
- Ability to function effectively under time pressure
- Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Registered as a Histology Technician HT (ASCP) or willingness to sit for the exam (preferred but not required).
Who We Are
We are part of a much larger team with United Surgical Partners International (USPI). At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
Salary : $35 - $50