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Balancehealth

Histotechnician

Balancehealth, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403

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Balance Health is the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice Company. We provide leading podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists with operational support so they can spend their time focused on growing their business and delivering exceptional patient care.

We have an immediate need to hire an experienced Histotechnician to work on site in our Santa Monica, CA lab. We offer comprehensive pay, benefit package and PTO. If you meet the qualifications noted below, we look forward to receiving your application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The histotechnician assists in performing all functions related to preparation of specimens and slides for pathologist examination, including gross examination, preparation and cutting of blocks, preparation and staining of slides. Maintains tissues, blocks, and slides after examination according to policy. Performs all safety, maintenance and quality control activities appropriate for the technical area including:

Specimen Accessioning

Specimen Embedding and Microtomy

QC/QA Participation

Filing of blocks and slides and slide distribution

Participation in supply inventory management and ordering if applicable

Proper use of LIS; Novopath

Utilizing, maintaining, and troubleshooting all equipment; tissue processors (Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP, Sakura Tissue Tek-Prisma 6131 slide stainer and linked automated coverslipper and all histology equipment).

H/E and special staining and preparation of solutions

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related scientific discipline or Accredited associate’s degree (or 60+ credit hours) or certificate program with certification as a Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

3+ years of relevant experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory is preferred

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Must demonstrate highly ethical behavior and good judgment including the ability to always maintain the utmost confidentiality

Ability to ensure accurate, timely completion of assigned responsibilities

Ability to build rapport and interact collaboratively with team members

Respectfully accepts coaching and guidance understanding it is intended to impart knowledge and help with career development and growth

Highly PC Proficient with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, database systems

Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, including credit check and with a clean DMV report

or any combination of academic education, professional training, and development along with applied work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position

Compensation / Benefits:

Competitive pay range $30 - $40/hour depending on applicable experience level

Benefit eligibility for FT employees working 30+ hours weekly begins first of the month following 30 days of employment

Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program begins first of the month following 60 days of employment

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA Option

Generous PTO Program

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Balance Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected classes, including, but not limited to age, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental/physical disability, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status.

If an offer of employment is extended and a candidate hired, proof of authorization to work in the US and/or U.S. citizenship must be provided.

Visit our Website @ https://balancehealth.com

(Only qualified candidates will be considered and/or contacted.)

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