University of Southern California

Histology Technician - Pathology

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in a related field
  • 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting
  • Familiarity with CAP and KSOM guidelines
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication

Responsibilities

  • Prepare reagents and media under supervision
  • Receive, accession, and triage patient specimens
  • Monitor and respond to phone inquiries
  • Establish positive relationships with clients and staff
  • Separate specimens for external analysis or internal processing
  • Follow safety protocols for hazardous material handling
  • Maintain inventory and order laboratory supplies

Benefits

  • Dynamic shift schedule with potential for shift differential
  • Opportunities for professional development in a clinical setting
  • Collaboration with a supportive and multidisciplinary team
  • Access to the resources of a prestigious university
Full Job Description
The full-time Histology Technician I will support technical laboratory personnel in day-to-day operations of the Dermatopathology, Histology and Immunohistology Laboratories in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The incumbent will:
  • Prepare simple and complex reagents or media under direct supervision.
  • Receive, accession and triage patient specimens, blocks and slides.
  • Clear understanding of the standards required to work in a Histology laboratory under CAP and KSOM guidelines.
  • Monitor incoming phone inquiries and requests.
  • Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relations with clients and other personnel.
  • Identify and separate specimens to be referred to outside laboratories or analyzed by other USC laboratories.
  • Handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.
  • Maintains, tracks and organizes laboratory supplies. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies and consumables as needed.
  • Must be highly organized, and detail oriented.
  • Possesses effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with typical software packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.


The University offers a competitive salary package.

Shift: Monday - Friday 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM - Shift Differential will apply

Hourly range

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.30 - $42.76. 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.

Minimum Education:
Related undergraduate study
Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: I year
Preferred Experience: Histotechnician experience in a clinical laboratory

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About University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California. USC offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball. USC has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 47,000 students, including 28,000 undergraduate students.
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