Histotech – Scripps Health – San Diego, CA

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

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 July 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, primarily on the night shift, with some openings on day and evening shifts. The histology lab will be open 24 hours a day, 6 days a week.

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.