Histology Technician Extra on Call

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a part-time Histology Technologist to perform technical duties in preparing surgical, autopsy, and cytology specimens for microscopic examination. The role may involve teaching students in ASCP-approved Histologic Technique programs and requires an Associate's degree or higher.

Minimum high school diploma with biology/chemistry coursework is required; one year of histology experience is preferred. This position is based in Fresno, CA and offers competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Completion of one college biology class and/or one college chemistry class required.
• One year of Histology Trainee/Technologist experience.
• Patience, mechanical ability, and knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, and physiology required.
• Experience in enzyme histochemistry and immunoperoxidase stains required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Good hand/eye coordination and speed with accuracy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical, autopsy, and cytology specimens for microscopic examination.

Skills

Patience

Mechanical ability

Anatomy knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Biology class

Chemistry class

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Summary: This position is responsible for performing technical duties in the preparation of surgical, autopsy, and cytology specimens for microscopic examination. It may also involve technical instruction of students in an ASCP-approved Histologic Technique program. The incumbent should be preparing to successfully pass the ASCP-HT examination, which requires a minimum of an Associate Degree.

Requirements:

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's Degree is preferred.
• 2. Completion of one college biology class and/ or one college chemistry class is required.
• 3. One (1) year of experience as a Histotechnology Trainee or Histology Technologist.
• 4. Patience, mechanical ability, functional knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, and physiology is required.
• 5. Experience in enzyme histochemistry and immunoperoxidase stains is required.
• 6. Accuracy, reliability, working well under pressure, ability to finish a task once started, communication skills both oral and written are required.
• 7. Good hand/eye coordination, speed with accuracy and good mental concentration is preferred.

Pay Range: $32.03- $44.83

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