What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Tech - Per Diem - Varied - La Jolla position at Scripps Health?
This is a casual/per diem position with varied shifts, primarily nights. Training will be during day shift (5am-1:30pm) for the first few weeks. Located at our histology lab on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
- Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
- Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
Why join this team?
The Scripps Health Histology Lab services all our Scripps Health locations. Located on the 4th floor of the Poole building, the lab features stunning views of La Jolla, state-of-the-art equipment and digital pathology workflows. We are looking for a Histotech experienced with embedding, cutting and staining.
The Histotech is responsible for the daily handling of samples submitted for histology processing. This includes:
- Tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of H&E, special stain, IHC, CISH, or DIF stains.
- Responsible for reagent and tissue control block and slide inventory.
- Assists with other departmental duties as needed including training of new personnel.
- Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians and customers to provide a positive outcome.
- Performs all job duties in a timely manner while ensuring performance and safety standards are met.
- Documents activities and results consistently, thoroughly, and legibly.
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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in a CAP accredited histology lab.
- Skilled in use of histology equipment for tissue processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissues for pathologic diagnosis.
- Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in a Science field.
- HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP).
- High volume, Clinical Histology Lab experience preferred.
- QC for cutting and stain quality.
- Experience using the Leica Peloris, Sakura Prisma, Agilent Artisan LinkPro, BOND III or other staining platforms.
- Skilled in cutting frozen sections.
- Use of LIS (AP Beaker preferred).
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
