The Histology Technician is responsible for tissue processing all tissues and preparing/staining tissue slides and assuring they are of optimal quality and 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:... more details
The Histology Technician is responsible for tissue processing all tissues and preparing/staining tissue slides and assuring they are of optimal quality and 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 $29 to $45. 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 is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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