Histology Technician - Pathology - Per Diem 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); In loco; USD 53.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Histology Technologist at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital processes tissues and fluids for Pathology, prepares and stains slides, and ensures timely review by Pathologists. The role operates in a fast-paced laboratory setting with emphasis on quality controls and maintenance.

Minimum education is an AA/AS degree preferred; requires one year acute care experience and three years histology training, including special stains, embedding, and inventory control. Hourly pay ranges from $38.70 to $50.08.

Competenze

• Minimum education: AA or AS degree in a related field preferred, but not required.
• 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.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Acute care experience

Histology training

Specialized stains

Cutting

Embedding

Computer literacy

Quality control

Inventory control

Preventive maintenance

Quality improvement

Formazione

AA/AS degree preferred

Strumenti

N/A

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

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.

Educational Requirements

Minimum Education: An AA or AS degree in a related field preferred, but not required.

Professional Experience

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.

License/Certification

Required License/Certification: Valid Histology ASCP Certification preferred, but not required.

About USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

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.

Salary & Compensation

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.

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Company Information

Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California's medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.

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