Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
Job Description:
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
Job Objective:
Prepares and stains tissue sections from surgical and cytological material for microscopic interpretation by the pathologist.
Essential 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.
Essential Skils:
- Ability to learn complex tasks
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
- Mathematical and reasoning skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
- Fine motor skills
