Description
Title : Histology Tech
Location : Long Beach, CA.
Department : Pathological Laboratory Services
Status : Full Time
Shif t : Day (8 Hours)
Pay Rate : $34.79- $50.42
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.
Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
The Histology Certified Technician is responsible for preparing and processing surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist.
Processing includes embedding, cutting, staining, accessioning and mounting on a slide so that the presence or absence of disease may be effectively demonstrated to the Pathologist responsible for reading the slide and making a diagnosis.
Performs special stains to make samples more visible as needed.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
- Processes surgical and autopsy specimens for evaluation.
- Operates and maintains section laboratory equipment and ensures that all equipment is in working order.
- Attends department education and training in-services.
- Maintains technical knowledge and assists in training and orientation of new employees.
- Ability to work with various IHC stain protocols.
- Identifies and records tissue samples. Processes tissue and bone marrow samples by dehydration, embedding, cutting, staining, special staining procedures, decalcification, and frozen section cryostat method.
- Assures that all required solutions and chemicals are properly prepared and in place.
- Complies with any quality control policies and procedures as established and maintains necessary documentation. Maintains established facility and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
- Prepares varied stains, solutions, and other compounds used in histologic processes following laboratory procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications / Work Experience :
- 2+ years of Histology training in a Joint Commission accredited institution / CAP accredited Institution.
- Knowledge of IHC staining for various tissues.
Education / Licensure / Certification :
- An Associate of Arts degree is preferred.
- Histology (ASCP) certification required.
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