Histology Technician jobs in California

Laguna Hills Pathology Lab (under Covenant Pathology Services) has a full-time Histology Technician opening at our Laboratory located in South San Francisco, California.

We work in a highly automated and LEAN operations environment, with cohesive and dynamic team.

Covenant Pathology Services operates preeminent, state of the art, anatomic pathology laboratories featuring highly specialized board certified pathologists. We specialize in outpatient Gastrointestinal Specimens. We are genuinely committed to optimal patient care, focusing on remarkable quality, open communication and exceptional support to our clients.

Please note the pay range for this position is $38-$45/hr.

About the Opportunity

The Histology Technician implements the laboratory mission, goals and objectives by exemplifying the short and long term vision, values and goals of the laboratory by providing professional service in the performance of job functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Meets all responsibility requirements established by the Supervisor, Laboratory Services.
• Responsible for the preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic evaluations by the pathologist, including surgical, research and outside cases.
• Assumes responsibility for quality of tissue slides, following technical and quality control procedures.
• Maybe responsible for all aspects of grossing. 
  • Performs routine and special grossing procedures on body tissues to provide information for diagnosing, processes such specimens according to good practices of clinical laboratory science.
  • Performs aspects of grossing including qualitative and quantitative procedures utilizing established methods such as specimen processing.

• Proficient and is highly able to execute and maintain procedures in microtomy (sectioning) portion of histology. Emphasis on minimizing the risk of mislabeling specimens and cross contamination and will produce high quality slides and throughput on a consistent basis.

• Ability to manually embed small and large specimens in a precise and detailed manner. Emphasis on cross contamination and proper orientation that will produce high quality and throughput on a consistent basis.
• Maintains work area equipment supplies.
• Performs special techniques including special stains and Immunohistochemistry.
• Monitors compliance with safety regulations.
• Supports the facility's ideology, mission, goals and objectives.
• Performs in accordance with the laboratory's policies and procedures.
• Follows the laboratory's standards for ethical business conduct.
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member.
• Participates in laboratory committees, meetings, in-services and activities as applicable.
• Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures.
• Performs according to established Quality Management policies and procedures.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains responsibility for a safe work environment by documenting and reporting any observed or suspected safety violations, hazards and policy/procedure noncompliance.

About the Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution OR
• An associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR
• Education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in science with at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that at a minimum includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses including 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology.
• Registered as Histology Technician HT (ASCP) or meet the requirements and be willing to sit for the exam is preferred but not required.
• Microtomy cutting experience required.
• Must be detail oriented. 
• Must be able to function under time pressure.
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

• Generous paid time off in addition to national holidays, two floating holidays, and a birthday holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Voluntary employee and dependent life plans
• Short and Long-term disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account eligibility
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• $250 of professional development funds provided every year
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Invest in your future with a company match on your 401k
• Associate discounts at major retailers such as Amazon Prime, Costco, and Sam’s Club
• Travel discounts with Hertz and Liberty Mutual
• Verizon Wireless discounts
• Free legal assistance through RocketLawyer
• Pet Insurance
• RN.com subscription reimbursement
• Access to our free mental wellness program – Sibly