Histotechnician II - Pathology

Unio Health Partners, LLP; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

401(k)

Company discounts

Collaborative culture

Employee recognition

Time off accrual

Job summary

Unio Health Partners is seeking a Histotechnician II to prepare tissue specimens for pathology review at our on-site facility in Pasadena. The role involves tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and quality control under CAP/CLIA guidelines.

The ideal candidate has aBachelor or science degree (or AS/AA in science) and at least five years in an anatomic pathology lab, with HT/HTL ASCP certification preferred. On-site schedule with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or degree in a scientific/chemistry field, or AS/AA in science or chemistry preferred
• Five years of experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory with gross, embedding, cutting, staining
• ASCP Histotechnician HT/HTL certification, preferred
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to histology duties
• Knowledge of histological techniques, staining methods, and laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, and cutting blocks of all pathology specimens
• Daily participation in routine histology laboratory operations
• Troubleshooting histology equipment and communicating problems to the supervisor
• Maintains daily records and equipment maintenance logs per CAP/CLIA regulations
• Checks all work for accuracy and quality
• Data entry for Vital Access Lab information system

Skills

Histology techniques

Tissue processing

Quality control

Data entry

Education

Bachelor degree in science

AS/AA in science or chemistry

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

Location: 50 Alessandro Pl

Suite 440

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:1105

# of Openings:1

Histotechnician II - Pathology
COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Histotechnician II - Pathology
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices.UHP is currently affiliated with 154 providers consisting of 110 physicians and 44 advanced practice providers operating out of 50 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices.UHP is currently affiliated with 154 providers consisting of 110 physicians and 44 advanced practice providers operating out of 50 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Histotech II is responsible for preparing tissue specimens for examination by pathologists, researchers, and other medical professionals. This role involves precision work in histological techniques, including tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and quality control. Histotechnicians play a vital role in assisting in the diagnosis and research of diseases.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 5am - 11am (30 hours)

What you will be doing

• Assume timely and accurate responsibility for the accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, and cutting blocks of all pathology specimens.
• Assume responsibility for daily participation in the routine operation of the histology laboratory as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
• Assume responsibility for troubleshooting histology equipment and ability to communicate problems to the laboratory supervisor.
• Maintains daily records and equipment maintenance logs as required by CAP/CLIA regulations and policies.
• Checks all work for accuracy and quality.
• Data entry for Vital Access Lab information system.

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor or degree in a scientific/chemistry field, or AS/AA in science or chemistry preferred
• Five years of experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory with gross, embedding, cutting, staining.
• Licensing and Certification: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) (HTL) Histotechnician certification, preferred
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to the duties of this position in a moderate to high complexity laboratory.
• Knowledge of histological techniques, staining methods, and laboratory equipment.

What we can offer you

• Competitive Salary and Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous time off (start accruing on your first day no waiting period)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Company Discounts
• Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office
• Employee Recognition

Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown