Histology Technician - Pathology - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) is hiring a Histology Technician for the Glendale, CA area. The role involves processing tissues, staining slides, and ensuring timely preparation for Pathologist review in a union, full-time 8-hour day shift.

Minimum education is an AA/AS preferred, with at least one year in acute care and three years histology training. ASCP certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• One year experience in an Acute Care Facility setting.
• Three years clinical training in an approved Histology Training Program.
• Valid Histology ASCP Certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process all tissues and fluids submitted to the Pathology service.
• Prepare and stain tissue slides and ensure they are available for Pathologist review.
• Support timely reporting and quality control within the histology workflow.

Skills

Specialized stains

Cutting

Embedding

Computer experience

Quality control

QC evaluation

Inventory control

Preventative maintenance

Quality improvement

Education

AA/AS degree

Job description

## Histology Technician - Pathology - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)Apply: Glendale, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ20181219The Histology Technologist is responsible for processing all tissues and fluids submitted to the Pathology service, preparing/staining tissue slides and assuring they are available in a timely manner for Pathologist review and interpretation. **Minimum Education:**An AA or AS degree in a related field preferred, but not required. **Minimum Experience/Knowledge:**One year experience in an Acute Care Facility setting and 3 years clinical training in an approved Histology Training Program. Prior experience to include: specialized stains, cutting, embedding, computer experience, quality control, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance and quality improvement. **Required License/Certification:**Valid Histology ASCP Certification preferred, but not required. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $38.70 - $50.08. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. **USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the****Background Screening Policy Appendix D****for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.****We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.**