Histotechnician

Job Summary:

Performs all aspects of a Histotechnician - part time, including cutting, staining and imaging sections

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs histology aspects of the lab, which includes cutting tissue preserved in RNA Retain, manually staining sections for H&E imaging, loading H&E slides on ScanScope for imaging and scoring by pathologist
• Maintains laboratory logs so that current information is complete and readily available to staff, including clinical log sheet, ScanScope identification
• Performs all aspects of lab support to ensure timely completion of samples. Reports any discrepancies to the Director of Laboratory Operations.
• Performs various maintenance and/or housekeeping tasks to keep laboratory clean, and ensure ease of use.
• Cleans and fills water baths, bulk reagents, dump waste containers
• Reports any malfunctions of equipment to the Director of Laboratory Operations.
• Washes all laboratory dishes to ensure a clean supply when needed.
• Performs data entry tasks in the laboratory and office when needed.

Contacts:

Internally, the Histotechnician may interact with all areas within the organization

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 + years related IHC experience

Skills and Qualifications Requirements:

• Must have a basic understanding of general laboratory techniques.
• Basic understanding of workflow for all of AP.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, balanced assertiveness and team orientation.
• Able to demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Basic skills in microtomy, tissue embedding and must be able to complete these skills in an efficient manner
• Ability to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to operate equipment with sufficient proficiency to successfully execute test procedures.
• Computer skills and laboratory automation knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.

Desired Skills:

· HT (ASCP) Certification

· HTL (ASCP) Certification

· QIHC (ASCP) Certification

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· Employees must not be classified as an excluded individual who is prohibited from participation in any Federal health care program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.

Environment/Safety/Work Environment:

• General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
• All candidates must pass a color vision test (for specific lab positions)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Experience:

• Histology: 1 year (Required)
• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• HTL Certification (Required)
• HT Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person