[Histonet] FW: Histotechnologist, nights, Saturday thru Thursday, UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

[Morken, Timothy]

A position is open for an night-shift histotech at UCSF, San Francisco. Saturdays thru Thursdays. Starting time is flexible between 10:00 pm and 1:00 AM

The Histology Lab at UCSF is a full service lab with routine, special stains, IHC and ISH. The workflow is fully barcoded and all equipment is state of the art. 

Pay ranges (hourly, depending on experience) with night shift differential (to be confirmed by HR on offer):

Histotech 1:   $41.07 to 51.16, $3.45
Histotech 2:  44.09 to 54.91, $4.50
Histotech 3:  48.16 to 60.07, $4.50

UCSF also offers extensive benefits:  http://jobs.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/whychoose_employment.html


Apply at:
http://jobs.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/

Job ID is 16324

Contact Yuri Murphy, Histology Supervisor,  at  Yuri.murphy at ucsf.edu with any questions.


Job Title

Histotechnologist - Pathology-Surgical/Histology (HISTO TCHNO 1, 2 OR 3)
Job ID  16324

Job Code   9065, 9066, 9067 
Job Family,  Technical & Technologist
Location:   Mount Zion (SF)
Weekly Hours:   40 :  100%
Appointment Type:   Career
Department:  Pathology-Surgical/Histology
Shift"  8-hour Nights
Full/Part Time:  Full-Time


Union Information:   This classification is represented by a union


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Job Summary


Classification of Histotechnologist 1, 2, or 3 will be determined based upon the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Under supervision (HT-I, II level) by Senior-level technologists, Lead technologist and the Histology Supervisor, or direction (HT-III) by Lead technologist and the Histology Supervisor, or direction (HT-Lead) by the Histology Supervisor, the incumbent serves as a Histotechnologist in the Histology laboratory.
Duties include tissue processing, embedding, paraffin sectioning, H&E staining, Special Staining, specimen receipt and accessioning, Laboratory information system operation, Quality Assurance record keeping, instrument maintenance, intra-operative frozen sections, and other technical duties as assigned, including coverage in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory and Grossing lab as determined by the Lab Manager.
Rotates weekly between workstations within the lab. Work schedule is variable to include Saturdays and holiday coverage as scheduled. Incumbent must be able to flex work hours as needed to meet department operational needs and cover work rotations.

Required Qualifications


. HT 1:
o Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry, AND one year of experience as a histotechnologist, preferably in a high-volume hospital histology laboratory within the last five years; or completion of an associate degree from an accredited Histotechnology program
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
. HT2:
o Current  HT license
o Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry, AND two year of experience as a histotechnologist, in a high-volume hospital histology laboratory within the last five years; or completion of an associate degree from an accredited Histotechnology program
o Demonstrated high volume and high quality sectioning skills
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
. HT3:
o Current  HT license
o Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry, AND four years of experience as a histotechnologist in a comparable high-volume hospital histology laboratory within the last five years
o Demonstrated high-volume, high-quality sectioning and staining skills
o Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and perform well under pressure to meet deadlines
o Excellent interpersonal and communication
. The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications


HT 1:
. One to two years experience as a Histotechnologist
. ASCP certification: HT or HTL licensed

HT2:
. One to two years experience as a Histotechnologist
. ASCP certified HTL

HT3:
. Five years experience as a Histotechnologist in a large hospital laboratory
. ASCP certified HTL

Licensure/Certification


HT 2 OR 3:
. Current HT license

Living Pride Standards


Service Excellence
. Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency.   
. Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards. 
. Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices
. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.
. Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets. 
Work Environment
. Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways. Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture.
. Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility. 
. Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.
. Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments.  
. Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity


The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.





Tim Morken
Pathology Site Manager, Parnassus 
Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies
Department of Pathology
UC San Francisco Medical Center