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

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Histology Technologist to process tissues, prepare and stain slides, and ensure timely turnaround for Pathologist review.

Requirements include an AA/AS degree preferred, one year in acute care, three years clinical histology training, and ASCP certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process tissues and fluids submitted to the Pathology service.
• Prepare and stain tissue slides for Pathologist review and interpretation.
• Ensure slides and results are available in a timely manner for review.

Skills

Specialized stains

Cutting

Embedding

Quality control

QC evaluation

Inventory control

Preventative maintenance

Computer experience

Education

AA/AS degree preferred

Histology training program

ASCP Certification (preferred)

Job description

The 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.