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Scripps Health is opening up a brand-new histology lab at the Scripps Memorial Campus La Jolla to service all our Scripps Health locations. Located on the 4th floor of the Poole building, the new lab will feature stunning views of La Jolla, state-of-the-art equipment and digital pathology workflows. Scheduled to open in mid summer 2021, we are looking for Histotechs experienced with embedding, cutting and staining.

The Histotech is responsible for the daily handling of samples submitted for histology processing. This includes: tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of H&E, special stain, IHC, CISH, or DIF stains. Responsible for reagent and tissue control block and slide inventory. Assists with other departmental duties as needed including training of new personnel. Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians and customers to provide a positive outcome. Performs all job duties in a timely manner while ensuring performance and safety standards are met. Documents activities and results consistently, thoroughly, and legibly.

We are hiring for full time positions, The histology lab will be open 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. Includes $5,000 relocation assistance to eligible new hires

The hours for this position are Tuesday to Saturday- 4 am-12:30pm

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Qualifications - External

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a CAP accredited histology lab.
• Skilled in use of histology equipment for tissue processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissues for pathologic diagnosis.
• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science field.
• HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP).
• High volume, Clinical Histology Lab experience preferred.
• QC for cutting and stain quality.
• Experience using the Leica Peloris, Sakura Prisma, Agilent Artisan LinkPro, BOND III or other staining platforms.
• Skilled in cutting frozen sections.
• Use of LIS (AP Beaker preferred).

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.