Histotechnologist I Per Diem

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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.

Apply By Date

(May 4, 2024 at 11:59pm); Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a hospital or medical environment
• Ability to work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education - Associated Degree -Science
• Experience - 12 months of histology lab work experience in embedding and sectioning.
• Knowledge and experience in embedding fresh and fixed various tissues for microtomy sections.
• Knowledge of routine H&E stains.
• Knowledge and experience cutting high-quality paraffin embedded and fresh tissue blocks at 1-10 microns in a timely fashion.
• Experience in sectioning paraffin embedded and fresh tissues as thin as one (1) micron on a rotary and/or electric microtome.
  Experience in preparing molar solutions correcting for pH, and general laboratory maintenance.
• Knowledge of an ability to learn special histological stains including the ability to perform several stains simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (LIS/HIS) and other basic computer programs.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills; document and report clearly and concisely; convey instructions, directions and information appropriately.
• Technical and mechanical skills to operate and perform preventive maintenance on equipment in the area.

Department Description

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.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $50.36
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: EX-304
• Payroll Title: HISTO TCHNO 1
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20%
• Shift Hours: 12:00am-8:30am
• Location: Path Building- 4400 V Street, Sacramento
• Union Representation: Yes
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site:

This is not an H1B opportunity.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to work variable shifts as needed on weekends, holidays, must be able to work occasional overtime as required and take call as needed.
• Must be able to move items weighing 44 lbs.

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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