Histotechnologist - Surgical Pathology

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA seeks a skilled histology professional to support the operations of a high-complexity histology laboratory within Surgical Pathology.

Reporting to the lead histotechnologist, you will troubleshoot staining issues, assist in inspections, develop procedures, manage inventory using LEAN/Six Sigma, and work in an Electronic LIS to help deliver accurate results for patient care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and relevant histology education.
• Completion of a certified clinical program in medical laboratory sciences in histopathology or equivalent.
• ASCP HT or HTL credential desirable.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical, processing, and staining issues.
• Assist in laboratory maintenance for inspections, including SOP writing and participation.
• Develop new laboratory procedures.
• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies using LEAN/six sigma principles
• Work within an Electronic LIS.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Customer service

Quality control

Education

Associates degree

Certified clinical program in medical laboratory sciences in histopathology

ASCP HT or HTL

Tools

Electronic LIS

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

This position reports to the lead histotechnologist of the histology laboratory, Division of Surgical Pathology. This individual will possess the theoretical and practical expertise to support the operations of a busy histology laboratory. The incumbent maybe asked to assist with short-term and long-term strategic operational planning of a high complexity histology laboratory. They must demonstrate behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment within a team approach and provide excellent customer service to the faculty and staff of City of Hope National Cancer Center to improve patient outcomes.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Troubleshoot technical, processing, and staining issues.
• Assist in laboratory maintenance for State, CMS, and CAP inspections, including SOP writing and inspection participation.
• Develop new laboratory procedures.
• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies based on LEAN/six sigma principles
• Possess the skill sets to work within an Electronic LIS

Your qualifications should include:

• Associates degree
• Completion of a certified clinical program in medical laboratory sciences in histopathology or equivalent education /years of experience.
• ASCP HT or HTL

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.