Pathology Histology Technician - Per Diem, Day Shift

Tenet Healthcare; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a per diem Histology Technician for the Pathology Lab in our facility. The role involves slicing, staining, and mounting tissue specimens, and preparing slides for pathologist review.

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, you will oversee office procedures, process pathology billing, and handle sendout requests while maintaining logs and a clean, organized lab environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a hospital histology laboratory.
• High School diploma required; ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue for processing.
• Cuts sections to specifications and dictates macroscopic observations for transcription.
• Stains tissue using routine stains.
• Orders, prepares and replenishes materials, supplies and reagents.
• Files operative reports in patient records in a timely manner
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and quality control.
• Participates in the training of new employees.
• Discards pathology specimens appropriately.
• Prepares and ships samples requiring further testing in a timely manner.
• Accurately maintain sendout logs and paperwork
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of tissue lab.

Skills

Hospital histology lab experience

Education

High School diploma

ASCP Histology Technician certification (preferred)

Job description

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a per diem Histology Technician for the Pathology Lab in our facility. The role involves slicing, staining, and mounting tissue specimens, and preparing slides for pathologist review.

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Services, you will oversee office procedures, process pathology billing, and handle sendout requests while maintaining logs and a clean, organized lab environment.