Cottage Health·Goleta, California
Responsible for preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination based on the specimen type or requested analysis. Ensures the reliability and validity of techniques before presenting specimens to a pathologist.
Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories seeks a Histotechnician I for their Histology Lab department responsible for preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination according to the type of specimen received or type of analysis requested. Incumbents will prepare tissue specimens and ensure the reliability and validity of techniques before presenting to a pathologist.
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
• Minimum: Certification by ASCP as a Histologist required, HT (ASCP).
• Preferred: Experience in pathology laboratory or clinical laboratory.
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Requires certification by ASCP as a Histologist (HT ASCP). Experience in a pathology or clinical laboratory is preferred.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.