Histotechnologist 2 Per Diem

Histotechnologist II

This position supports the departmental goals by processing patient samples and preparing slides for Histologic analysis. At the HT II level, the incumbent will be competent in the full range of tissue preparation assignments, including the most specialized techniques, such as immunohistochemical stains. They also serve as a lead for technical expertise and in troubleshooting and development of new techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience or training
• Experience working as a histotechnician in a Histology laboratory setting
• Experience with embedding various types of fresh and fixed tissues
• Experience cutting paraffin embedded and fresh tissue blocks using a microtome
• Experience performing routine H&E and a variety of special histochemical stains simultaneously
• Ability to work with hazardous materials and chemicals
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible in changing work environment
• Knowledge and ability to operate a personal computer
• Organizational and time management skills to independently manage and prioritize an extensive and varied workload, meet multiple deadlines, and achieve timely progress in specimen processing
• Ability to function and work in a diverse work environment
• Ability to maintain the security of confidential information, exercise judgement, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information and situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HT Certification
• American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HTL Certification
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a science related field
• Experience working as a histotechnician in a Hospital Histology laboratory setting
• Eligible to perform high-complexity testing
• Knowledge of hospital and laboratory regulations and requirements (e.g. CDPH, CAP, TJC, NAACLS, OSHA)
• Knowledge of basic chemistry and biology applicable to the surgical pathology laboratory
• Experience with preparing molar solutions
• Experience performing general histology laboratory maintenance
• Knowledge of the Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (LIS/HIS) and other basic computer programs
• Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills

Key Responsibilities:

• 60% - Embedding and Cutting
• 30% - Staining
• 5% - Laboratory Maintenance
• 5% - Other Duties

Department Overview:

In support of UCDH mission of "improving lives and transforming health care", the Department of Pathology and laboratory medicine provides high quality diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients, both UCDHS' and its affiliates, through the examination and interpretation of tissue, blood and other body fluids. Our laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathology (CAP) and located in three distinct facilities; the Surgery and Emergency Services Pavilion (SESP), the Pathology Buildings, and the Specialty Testing Center. The Department is one of the largest ancillary services with gross annual revenues in excess of $450m, expenses of $60m, and more than 250 employees across 18 distinct units and accounts/cost centers.

Department Specific Job Scope:

The Histology Laboratory is the receiving and processing point for tissue and cytology specimens taken from surgical and biopsy procedures. Histotechnologists are involved in every step of the specimen preparation and testing required for a pathologist's microscopic evaluation and diagnosis of a patient sample. The Histotechnologist's technical skills include: tissue processing and embedding, preparing tissue sections for microscope slides, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $57.54-$57.54 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 213 UC Job Title: HISTO TCHNO 2 PD UC Job Code: 009069 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem Percentage of Time: 20 Shift (Work Schedule): Night Location: Histology Building (PATH-V ST) (HSP015) Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical Benefits Eligible: No