Histology Technologist: Tissue Processing & Stains

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,897,000 - 143,546,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California’s Keck Medicine is seeking a Histology Technologist to process tissues and fluids, prepare and stain slides, and ensure timely access for pathologist interpretation. The role supports the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital campus in the Foothills area of Los Angeles, backed by an academic medical center.

Minimum education includes an AA/AS degree preferred; one year in an acute care setting and three years of histology training are expected.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

Skills

Specialized stains

Cutting

Embedding

Quality control

QC evaluation

Inventory control

Preventative maintenance

Quality improvement

Computer experience

Education

AA/AS degree in related field

Job description

University of Southern California’s Keck Medicine is seeking a Histology Technologist to process tissues and fluids, prepare and stain slides, and ensure timely access for pathologist interpretation. The role supports the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital campus in the Foothills area of Los Angeles, backed by an academic medical center.

Minimum education includes an AA/AS degree preferred; one year in an acute care setting and three years of histology training are expected.