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Histology Technician - Pathology - Per Diem 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)

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A Histotechnologist or Histotechnician works in a medical laboratory and prepares samples of human or animal tissue for examination under a microscope.

$74,480 / year median in California

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Histology Technician
  • Pathology
  • Per Diem 8 Hour Day Shift (Union) USC
  • 4.
1 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Per diem $41.69 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Laboratory tissue sectioning Preventative hardware maintenance Acute care facility experience Quality improvement Medical laboratory work experience Laboratory quality control Computer skills Full Job Description Job
ID REQ20178601
Category Keck Medicine of USC The Histology Technologist is responsible for processing all tissues and fluids submitted to the Pathology service, preparing/staining tissue slides and assuring they are available in a timely manner for Pathologist review and interpretation.
Minimum Education:
An AA or AS degree in a related field preferred, but not required.
Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
One year experience in an Acute Care Facility setting and 3 years clinical training in an approved Histology Training Program.
Prior experience to include:
specialized stains, cutting, embedding, computer experience, quality control, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance and quality improvement.
Required License/Certification:
Valid Histology ASCP Certification preferred, but not required. As part of Keck Medicine of
USC, USC
Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC-VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $41.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. Job
ID REQ20178601
Posted Date 08/11/2026