Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

PreludeDx; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PreludeDx in California is seeking an experienced Histology Technologist to perform tissue processing, IHC staining, and slide imaging in a CLIA-certified lab.

You will maintain equipment, ensure safety, log maintenance, and provide quality metrics to the Quality Department, while adhering to CAP/CLIA/ NYS regulations and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of histology experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory.
• ASCP HT or HTL certification required.
• Significant Histology and IHC experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Imaging platforms experience is a plus.
• BS in life sciences or HT/HTL; anatomic or clinical pathology degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient samples, including grossing, tissue processing, tissue sectioning, and routine staining.
• Performs immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections using automated immuno-stainers.
• Performs whole slide imaging of stained slides using automated slide scanner.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Ensures safety in the histology laboratory by adhering to department guidelines.
• Ensures proper handling and disposal of sharps and biohazardous waste.
• Adheres to CAP, CLIA and NYS regulations.
• Completes instrument maintenance logs.
• Provides Quality Department with required performance metrics.
• Adheres to department SOPs.

Skills

Histology

IHC

Time management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

ASCP HT/HTL certification

BS in life sciences or HT/HTL

Tools

Imaging platforms

Job description

• Prepares patient samples, including grossing, tissue processing, tissue sectioning, and routine staining.
• Performs immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections using automated immuno-stainers.
• Performs whole slide imaging of stained slides using automated slide scanner.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Ensures safety in the histology laboratory by adhering to Department specific guidelines.
• Ensures proper handling and disposal of sharps containers and biohazardous lab waste.
• Adheres to the CAP, CLIA and NYS regulations.
• Completes instrument maintenance logs.
• Provides Quality Department with required performance metrics.
• Adheres to Department Standard Operating Procedures.

Description

• Prepares patient samples, including grossing, tissue processing, tissue sectioning, and routine staining.
• Performs immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections using automated immuno-stainers.
• Performs whole slide imaging of stained slides using automated slide scanner.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Ensures safety in the histology laboratory by adhering to Department specific guidelines.
• Ensures proper handling and disposal of sharps containers and biohazardous lab waste.
• Adheres to the CAP, CLIA and NYS regulations.
• Completes instrument maintenance logs.
• Provides Quality Department with required performance metrics.
• Adheres to Department Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of histology experience within an anatomic pathology laboratory. Background in breast cancer diagnostics a plus.
• ASCP HT or HTL certification required
• Significant Histology and IHC experience required in a clinical laboratory. Prior experience using Imaging platforms is a plus.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• Effective communication with colleagues and management.
• Able to multi-task to adapt to changing workloads to meet required turnaround times.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Must meet the requirements of CLIA-88 (42 CFR 493.1443).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in life sciences, or equivalent histology qualification, e.g. HT or HTL.
• Anatomic or clinical pathology degree is a plus.