Pathology Lab Assistant I: Histology & Cytology Support

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health is seeking a Histology/Cytology Support role in Mountain View. The candidate will embed and process tissues, print and label slides, and maintain filing systems. Responsibilities include assisting pathologists with frozen sections and supporting cytology for inpatients and outpatients.

The role requires a high school diploma and familiarity with lab terminology, plus proficiency with MS Office and LIMS. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college education in lab sciences or health-related field preferred.
• Prior specimen preparation experience preferred.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Able to learn computer programs as necessary.
• Medical terminology.
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Able to type 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform embedding and processing of tissues.
• Print and label slides and cassettes.
• Maintain slide and block files.
• Maintain histology equipment and log temperatures.
• Assist pathologists with frozen sections.
• Support cytology and pathology services with specimen handling.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Attention to detail

Multitasking

LIMS experience

Education

High school diploma

Some college in lab sciences/health

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

LIMS

Job description

El Camino Health is seeking a Histology/Cytology Support role in Mountain View. The candidate will embed and process tissues, print and label slides, and maintain filing systems. Responsibilities include assisting pathologists with frozen sections and supporting cytology for inpatients and outpatients.

The role requires a high school diploma and familiarity with lab terminology, plus proficiency with MS Office and LIMS. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are essential.