Histotechnician / Histotechnologist / Histotech in San Diego, CA

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Histology job opportunity in San Diego, CA!

The schedule for this opportunity is Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm.

Working under general direction to precisely and accurately conduct a variety of routine and specialized histology procedures.

Researching, troubleshooting, and resolving histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory.

This position requires you to produce the highest quality of microtomy, tissue grossing, tissue processing, and H&E staining, and equipment maintenance

Preparing microscopic slides on human tissue for research/diagnostic purposes, including processing, embedding, microtomy, and mounting to include paraffin processed tissue

Quality control and quality assurance procedures

Slide organization, prepares and maintains all necessary reagents, including stains, alcohols, and paraffins according to proper specifications

Processing specimen accessioning to include all manual and computerized data entry

Performing routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist(s) according to established SOP’s

Performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment in designated area. This includes cleaning equipment, minor troubleshooting and reporting any irregularities in operation to supervisor/manager

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in science highly preferred

Certification: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) required

At least 2 years of experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics

Ability to confidently and rapidly cut and mount high quality tissue sections from a variety of tissue types including needle biopsies

Maintains continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services

Must be meticulous and detail oriented

Experience managing people a plus

Experience with all major brands of histology equipment a plus.

Pay range

$32—$36 USD

Why You Should Work With Me:

-First hand consideration with hiring managers and TOP healthcare facilities.

-My services to you are completely free, I am here to make the interviewing-hire process easy and stress free.

-100% confidentiality.

-Plus more!