Prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination in a histology lab, perform staining and specimen preparation techniques, ensure validity and reliability of procedures, and present prepared materials to pathologists for diagnostic review.
Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories seeks a Histotechnician I for their Histology Lab department responsible for preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination according to the type of specimen received or type of analysis requested. Incumbents will prepare tissue specimens and ensure the reliability and validity of techniques before presenting to a pathologist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Minimum: Certification by ASCP as a Histologist required, HT (ASCP).
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Preferred: Experience in pathology laboratory or clinical laboratory.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.
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