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Scripps Health Histology Tech - Per Diem - Varied - La Jolla in San Diego, California
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. L*ocated 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?
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- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
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.
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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).
Job: *Lab
Organization: *Scripps Clinic
Title: Histology Tech - Per Diem - Varied - La Jolla
Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY
Requisition ID: 242002779