Histology Technician - Pathology

About this role

The full-time Histology Technician I will support technical laboratory personnel in day-to-day operations of the Dermatopathology, Histology and Immunohistology Laboratories in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The incumbent will: • Prepare simple and complex reagents or media under direct supervision. • Receive, accession and triage patient specimens, blocks and slides. • Clear understanding of the standards required to work in a Histology laboratory under CAP and KSOM guidelines. • Monitor incoming phone inquiries and requests. • Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relations with clients and other personnel. • Identify and separate specimens to be referred to outside laboratories or analyzed by other USC laboratories. • Handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols. • Maintains, tracks and organizes laboratory supplies. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies and consumables as needed. • Must be highly organized, and detail oriented. • Possesses effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Proficiency with typical software packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

The University offers a competitive salary package. Shift: Monday – Friday 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM - Shift Differential will apply

Hourly range

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.30 - $42.76. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Related undergraduate study Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: I year Preferred Experience: Histotechnician experience in a clinical laboratory                                                   

USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the   Background Screening Policy Appendix D   for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at  uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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