Histotechnologist

Pathology - Surgical Histology

Full Time

85073BR

Job Summary

Under supervision (HT-I) or general supervision (HT-II) by Senior-level technologists, Lead technologist and the Electron Microscopy Supervisor, the incumbent serves as an Electron Microscopy Technologist in the Laboratory for Electron Microscopy and Neuromuscular Special Studies (EM/NM Laboratory). Duties include EM specimen receipt, gross examination, case accessioning in the Department LIS system, tissue processing, thick sectioning, Ultrathin sectioning/staining, electron microscope operation, examination/digital image photomicrography, immunofluorescence microscopy, muscle histochemistry and nerve teasing. Performs quality control and associated documentation, technical validation, and associated record keeping. Other technical duties as assigned may include backup in the STAT Histology lab or grossing lab. The incumbent will rotate between workstations within the lab. Incumbent must be able to work flex work hours as needed to meet Department operational needs and cover work rotations.

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Required Qualifications

College degree in a biological science, chemistry or a related field, or equivalent education and experience to include coursework in biological sciences/chemistry and work experience in Electron Microscopy (EM) or related field such as Histotechnology, including experience performing immunofluorescence or muscle histochemistry, or MSA certified in Electron Microscopy.

HT I: Educational requirements or equivalent combination plus one year of work experience in EM or a related field such as Histotechnology performing immunofluorescence or muscle histochemistry as outlined above. Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.

HT II - Educational requirements plus one year performing diagnostic(clinical) electron microscopy, immunofluorescence and muscle histochemistry procedures at the HT-1 Level, or two years of general EM experience performing all technical components of electron microscopy (TEM) in a comparable laboratory environment within the last five years. Knowledge of ultrastructural pathology required. Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.

Note: Viable candidates who partially meet the qualifications required may be placed in a HLT-I level position until skill set/work experience criteria is met for the HT-II level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in electron microscopy
• Experience in Immunofluorescence technique and frozen tissue sectioning
• Experience in muscle histochemistry
• Training or experience in Histology / Histotechnology desirable
• HT I, II: MSA Certification in Electron Microscopy - desirable

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Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009065 HISTO TCHNO 1

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday; Variable