On-Call Histology Technologist

About the Role

Under direct supervision, prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist. Duties include embedding, cutting, and staining a wide variety of tissue specimens.

Responsibilities

• Mix ingredients and perform quality assurance procedures.
• Prepare solutions, diagnostic test reagents, surgical tissue specimens, and tissue and bone sections.
• Sort and chill tissue blocks.
• Sort, number, and label specimens in specified sequence.
• Embed tissue.
• Examine media for physical defects.
• Examine reagents for contamination, impurities, or instability.
• Maintain microtome blades.
• Prepare frozen section slides and control slides.
• Stain microscopic slides.
• Store specimens in freezer.
• Set up specimen tests and controls for interpretation.
• Clean work area.
• Dispose properly of laboratory specimens and waste material.
• Wash laboratory glassware and instruments.
• Read and assess control slides.
• Perform special histochemical techniques and plastic techniques.
• Consult with pathologist concerning lab techniques.
• Look up and report test results as requested.
• Prepare lab worksheets.
• File slides and tissue cards.
• Maintain current records of all testing.
• Record and maintain daily log and files of complete studies.
• Record and maintain records of equipment usage, Quality Control Record sheets, and previous maintenance sheets.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Properly dispose of waste materials.
• Properly dispose of contaminated or biohazardous materials.
• Maintain solutions, chemicals, and automatic equipment.
• Replenish supplies and equipment.
• Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.
• Answer telephones and take messages.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Qualifications

• Must possess recent experience with routine and special histopathological techniques.

License, Certification, Registration

• Histologic Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Preferred Qualifications

Cytology does not require Histotech certification, but it is preferred.

Pay

$46.04 - $51.01 / hour

Schedule

On-call, variable days and hours, including weekends.

Primary Location: California, Chino Hills, Chino Hills Regional Laboratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: CHINO HILLS REG LAB - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 0806