Histology Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue for microscopic analysis, including sectioning, staining and slide preparation.

You will perform accessioning, assist with tissue cutting and autopsies, and maintain meticulous records within a rigorous clinical lab setting. Role requires adherence to safety standards, basic histology procedures, and strong communication skills to collaborate with pathologists and staff.

Qualifications

• Must maintain strong lab safety practices and compliance with procedures.
• Proficiency with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning and clerical duties; prepare tissue for analysis.
• Assist pathologists with tissue cutting and autopsies.
• Prepare slides with routine and special stains; maintain records.
• Ensure proper chemical handling, tissue disposal, and LIS operation.
• Deliver accurate lab reports in a timely manner; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong lab safety

Compliance knowledge

LIS proficiency

Excellent communication

Tools

LIS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Histology Technician, you will prepare human tissue for microscopic investigation and analysis by pathologists, including sectioning, treatment, slide placement, drying, and staining.

Every day, you will accurately perform accessioning and clerical functions, assist pathologists with tissue cutting and autopsies, and prepare slides with routine and special stains. You will maintain records, ensure proper chemical handling and tissue disposal, operate lab information systems securely, and deliver accurate, timely lab reports, plus other assigned duties.

Success in this role requires meticulos attention to detail in tissue preparation.

• Strong lab safety
• Compliance knowledge
• LIS proficiency
• Commitment to high-quality diagnostic support

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year experience as a histology technician in an acute care facility.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be an effective team member and to work with many publics across all departments.
• Basic knowledge of histology testing procedures.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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