Histotechnologist 1 Per Diem

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Tissue processing and embedding, preparing tissue sections for microscope slides, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains.
• Maintain the security of confidential information, exercise judgement, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information and situations.
• Identify self and section when answering/using the phone; deliver messages and/or refers phone calls to the appropriate person.
• Handle telephone information/requests with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for patient confidentiality.
• Work at establishing professional working relationships with all departmental personnel.
• Readily assist coworkers. Maintain appropriate interdepartmental communications.
• Document and report clearly and concisely; convey instructions, directions and information appropriately.
• Prioritize work based upon departmental turnaround requirements and priority requests.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance on equipment in the area.
• Work well, accurately, and neatly under tight time restrictions.
• Show tact and diplomacy skills to meet departmental needs.
• Maintain records legibly and accurately.
• Perform complex laboratory procedures following established protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality before, during and after specimen test preparation and performance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience / training.
• Previous work experience in a hospital based clinical histology laboratory setting.
• Experience working in a hospital or medical environment.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a Science field or higher level education.
• 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.

Skills

• Technical skills including tissue processing and embedding, preparing tissue sections for microscope slides, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.

Pay

$56.08 per hour

Schedule

Variable