Histology Technician - $29-45 per hour - Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Histology Technician for a job in Glendale, California.

• Specialty: Histology Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

The Grossing Technician Performs high complexity testing. Performs all duties associated with the gross examination of non­complex surgical tissue specimens for histologic examination.

Minimum Education:
An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR Education/training equivalent to the preceding that Includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6
semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
Type 60 wpm, familiar with computers and use of word processing software applications.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
1 year experience working in a Pathology Laboratory preferred.
1 year of secretarial/administrative assistant experience preferred.

Required License/Certification:    N/A

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 - $45.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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USC Keck Job ID #REQ20156813. Posted job title: Histology Technician - Laboratory - Full Time 8 Hour Days

Keck Medicine of USC combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. We provide care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and 100+ clinics in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.