Histology Technician

About the job

Job type: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Hours: 8HR Shifts

Performs various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist.  Performs more complex techniques such as enzyme chemistry and immunohistochemistry.  Will provide supervision and technical direction to Histology Technicians.  Assists the pathologists as directed and performs other duties as assigned by the Lab Director or Lab Manager.

Conducts all related duties as a professional member of the health care team.  Is responsible for adherence and enforcement of all Hospital and Laboratory department policies, to include those intended to prevent the accidental and unnecessary exposure of self/patient or other employees to safety hazards.  Other duties as assigned by Laboratory Administrative Director. Demographic information, limited Patient Health Information related to job function.

Responsibilities

• Performs tissue stains to assist in diagnosis according to established procedures.
• Handles specimen accessioning.
• Ensures that all equipment is in proper working condition.
• Maintains quality control programs and corrective actions.
• Reviews quality control, performs operational duties of histology instruments and equipment.
• Operates and performs maintenance/troubleshooting on analyzers and instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue sections, staining of slides
• Reviews and helps maintain department policies and procedures.
• Verifies proper specimen/test/patient identification.
• Correctly enters orders, documents on logs/worksheets according to department procedures.
• Maintains competencies for all assigned procedures.
• Helps manage inventory and supplies.
• Meets regulatory requirements and inspection standards.
• Takes responsibility for completion of daily routine duties assigned to work area.
• Coordinates workflow and oversees regulatory requirements for the histology department
• Investigates and resolves pending and incomplete work, clerical and technical discrepancies.
• Understands and retains knowledge of department procedures.
• Assists with departmental projects and management support (ex. department supply inventory and chemical exposure monitoring).
• Investigates computer problems and resolves or reports to appropriate personnel.
• Functions responsibly in the absence of supervisory personnel.
• Minimizes waste of supplies and equipment.
• Is able to organize and complete several tasks simultaneously without loss of accuracy.
• Productivity remains constant under pressures associated with the job.

Qualifications

Required: Histotechnologist certification through ASCP (or equivalent). Two years of experience as Histotechnologist.

Preferred: Two years of experience in a lead or supervisory role of a histology lab in an acute care setting.

About Us

Embark on a rewarding career with Desert Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off

• Career development and continuing education opportunities

• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2603027202
• Job Category: Ancillary
• Posting Date: 2026-11-04
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Assignment Category: Part Time 2 - Per Diem
• Pay Range: $25.00 - $37.04 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience