Histotechnician II
- Per Diem Unio Health Partners
- 2.6 Pasadena, CA Job Details Per diem $38
- $40 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Laboratory tissue sectioning CAP guidelines Cutting Pathology State healthcare regulations Laboratory tissue sample preparation CLIA regulations Full Job Description Histotechnician
II COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 154 providers consisting of 110 physicians and 44 advanced practice providers operating out of 50 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Histotechnician II is responsible for preparing tissue specimens for examination by pathologists, researchers, and other medical professionals. This role involves precision work in histological techniques, including tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and quality control. Histotechnicians play a vital role in assisting in the diagnosis and research of diseases. What you will be doing Assume timely and accurate responsibility for the accessioning, grossing, processing, embedding, and cutting blocks of all pathology specimens. Assume responsibility for daily participation in the routine operation of the histology laboratory as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Assume responsibility for troubleshooting histology equipment and ability to communicate problems to the laboratory supervisor. Maintains daily records and equipment maintenance logs as required by
CAP/CLIA
regulations and policies. Checks all work for accuracy and quality. Data entry for Vital Access Lab information system. What you will bring to the team Bachelor or Master's degree in a scientific/chemistry field, or AS/AA in science or chemistry. Five years of experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory with gross, embedding, cutting, staining.
Licensing and Certification:
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) (HTL) Histotechnician certification (preferred) Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to the duties of this position in a moderate to high complexity laboratory. Knowledge of histological techniques, staining methods, and laboratory equipment. Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown
