Histologic Technician II

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

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As a Histotechnician, you will prepare human tissue for microscopic investigation and analysis by pathologists, including sectioning, treatment, slide placement, drying, and staining. Daily, you will accurately perform accessioning and clerical functions, assist pathologists with tissue cutting and autopsies, and prepare slides with routine and special stains. You will maintain records, ensure proper chemical handling and tissue disposal, operate lab information systems securely, and deliver accurate, timely lab reports, plus other assigned duties. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail in tissue preparation, strong lab safety and compliance knowledge, LIS proficiency, and a commitment to high-quality diagnostic support.

• Five (5) years experience in a histology laboratory that results in demonstrated proficiency in all phases of histologic technique.
• Histotechnician (HT)
• Work effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Treat co-workers, patients, visitors, and the public with dignity and respect.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital personnel and medical staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Problem-solve effectively.
• Work a flexible schedule and be willing to work additional hours if needed for the provision of quality patient care. 
• Skills in the preparation, embedding, cutting, and staining of tissue specimens, anatomic Pathology terminology and histology equipment, proper gross examination procedures.

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science in Biological Sciences.