Histology Technician Job at County of Riverside, Moreno Valley, CA

  • County of Riverside
  • Moreno Valley, CA

Job Description

Histology Technician

The Riverside University Health System - Medical Center Pathological Laboratory is looking to fill a Histology Technician position located in Moreno Valley, CA.

The Histology Technician is responsible for the preparation of tissue specimens for analysis by a Pathologist. This position will prepare slices of tissue to slides, fix, stain, and catalog the specimens.

Work Schedule

To be determined by the department.

Meet the Team!

Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit

  • Receives specimens of tissue and fluids from surgical and diagnostic cases and autopsies, assigns identifying number; processes tissue in tissue processor; prepares tissue processor with appropriate fixing, dehydrating, infiltrating, and paraffin solutions.
  • Cuts thin sections of specimens with a microtome; cleans tissue of excess paraffin; mounts tissue on slides; stains cover-slips and labels slide.
  • Examines samples of stained slides with microscope for quality of staining technique; prepares standard and special solutions and stains.
  • Trains and provides technical supervision to pathology aides in histological procedures; maintains laboratory equipment; maintains routine records.
Experience

One year of experience in a Histology laboratory performing standard technical laboratory procedures.

OR

A current Histology Technician certificate issued by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

Knowledge of

Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and equipment; methods and procedures of fixing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting tissue sections, preparation of solutions and stains.

Ability to

Skillfully and accurately perform the methods and procedures of histological technique; prepare solutions and stains according to standard procedures; recognize pathological changes of gross specimens in cutting and mounting tissues for accurate interpretation; maintain laboratory equipment, routine records and reports.

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