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The Riverside University Health System - Medical Center Pathological Laboratory is looking to fill a Histology Technician position located in Moreno Valley, CA. The Histology Technician is responsible for the preparation of tissue specimens for analysis by a Pathologist. This position will prepare slices of tissue to slides, fix, stain, and catalog the specimens.
Work
- To be determined by the department. Meet the Team! Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County. Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you! For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org
- Receives specimens of tissue and fluids from surgical and diagnostic cases and autopsies, assigns identifying number; processes tissue in tissue processor; prepares tissue processor with appropriate fixing, dehydrating, infiltrating, and paraffin solutions.
- Cuts thin sections of specimens with a microtome; cleans tissue of excess paraffin; mounts tissue on slides; stains cover-slips and labels slide.
- Examines samples of stained slides with microscope for quality of staining technique; prepares standard and special solutions and stains.
- Trains and provides technical supervision to pathology aides in histological procedures; maintains laboratory equipment; maintains routine records.
One year of experience in a Histology laboratory performing standard technical laboratory procedures. OR A current Histology Technician certificate issued by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Knowledge of: Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and equipment; methods and procedures of fixing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting tissue sections, preparation of solutions and stains.
Ability to: Skillfully and accurately perform the methods and procedures of histological technique; prepare solutions and stains according to standard procedures; recognize pathological changes of gross specimens in cutting and mounting tissues for accurate interpretation; maintain laboratory equipment, routine records and reports. Application Status How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.
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Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
About the role
The Histology Technician is responsible for the preparation of tissue specimens for analysis by a Pathologist. This position will prepare slices of tissue to slides, fix, stain, and catalog the specimens.