Histotechnologist
About Valley Presbyterian Hospital:
Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a beacon of health in the San Fernando Valley, committed to providing outstanding care and improving community health. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Histotechnologist to join our dedicated team.
Position: Histotechnologist
What You'll Do: As a Histotechnologist you will be responsible for the accurate preparation, processing, and staining of tissue specimens to facilitate microscopic evaluation by a pathologist. This role plays a vital part in diagnosing patient conditions by ensuring tissue samples are properly handled and analyzed according to established laboratory protocols.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience:
- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, focus in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively with both staff and management.
- Proficient in computer programs, with excellent typing and data entry skills.
- Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Licensures/Certifications:
- Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.
- Histotechnician HT(ASCP) or Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) certification preferred.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Supportive Environment: We prioritize teamwork, professional growth, and a positive work culture.
- Impactful Work: Your role will directly contribute to the smooth operation of our organization.
- Professional Development: We offer continuous learning and advancement opportunities to help you grow in your career.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accurately process surgical specimens following laboratory policies and procedures.
- Embed, section, and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
- Handle and process all associated paperwork, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting.
- Prepare frozen sections and perform staining as needed.
- Support Cytology staining processes.
- Prepare and maintain staining solutions and reagents used in histology.
- Maintain inventory and perform quality control checks, including troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Safely recycle solutions and manage laboratory waste.
- Ensure instruments are maintained, cleaned, and appropriately logged.
- Enter billing and patient data into computer systems with accuracy.
- Assist in maintaining laboratory inventory and ordering necessary supplies.
- Label, file, and organize slides and cassettes.
- Adhere to hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures.
General Accountabilities:
- Adhere to customer satisfaction and service excellence standards set by the hospital.
- Communicate professionally and with cultural sensitivity when interacting with peers, staff, and community members.
- Participate in departmental performance improvement activities, training, and operational functions.
- Follow hospital safety protocols, including infection control and patient safety initiatives.
- Actively participate in the hospital’s Patient Safety Program, including event reporting and process improvement.
Work Environment:
- Work is primarily conducted in an indoor, well-lit, and ventilated laboratory environment.
- Fast-paced with frequent interaction with staff, the public, and sometimes emotional situations involving illness or injury.
- Occasionally required to handle emergencies or crises according to hospital protocols.
- Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, flammable materials, and medical equipment.
Physical Demands:
- Patient Care:
- Continuous standing/walking and occasional sitting.
- Continuous use of hands for fine motor skills like grasping and operating equipment.
- Frequent bending, squatting, and reaching, with occasional lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Clerical/Administrative Tasks:
- Frequent sitting and standing with occasional walking.
- Continuous use of hands for typing and data entry.
- Occasional lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
Ready to Elevate Your Career? Join us at Valley Presbyterian Hospital and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence. Apply today to make a difference!