Histotechnologist II- Surgical Pathology Orange- PT Night Shift (1:00am- 07:00am)
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
The Histotechnologist prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists. They are responsible for embedding, cutting, staining, and mounting tissue sections while maintaining laboratory inventory and quality control records.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
The Histotechnologist prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. Incumbent will collect, accept and recognize specimens as they arrive in the lab, assist in the selection of appropriate fixatives, embed and cut sections, stain and mount on a slide of surgical, neurological, bone marrow, and autopsy tissue sections so that the presence or absence of disease may be effectively demonstrated to the Pathologist. Will prepare solutions and perform special stain techniques. Performs duties in the frozen section area as needed. Maintains laboratory inventory and equipment, and keeps Quality Control records of work performed.
What It Takes to be Successful
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization
Preferred Qualifications: ASCP certified or eligible histotechnologist
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Candidates must possess the skills and knowledge essential for histotechnology duties and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication. ASCP certification or eligibility is preferred for this position.
Market context
In California, histotechnologist positions in surgical pathology are typically driven by steady lab demand and the need for accurate tissue processing and slide preparation. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer ASCP certification or eligibility, along with strong written and verbal communication. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and night-shift availability before applying.
