*This is a casual/per diem position with varied shifts, primarily nights. Training will be during day shift (5am-1:30pm) for the first few weeks. L**ocated at our histology lab on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. * Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. *Why join Scripps Health?* /AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:/  * Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time.  A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.   * Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.  * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.  * Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.  * Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 *Why join this team?* The Scripps Health Histology Lab services all our Scripps Health locations. Located on the 4th floor of the Poole building, the lab features stunning views of La Jolla, state-of-the-art equipment and digital pathology workflows. We are looking for a Histotech experienced with embedding, cutting and staining. The Histotech is responsible for the daily handling of samples submitted for histology processing. This includes: * Tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of H&E, special stain, IHC, CISH, or DIF stains. * Responsible for reagent and tissue control block and slide inventory. * Assists with other departmental duties as needed including training of new personnel. * Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians and customers to provide a positive outcome. * Performs all job duties in a timely manner while ensuring performance and safety standards are met. * Documents activities and results consistently, thoroughly, and legibly. #LI-KL1 *Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:* * High school diploma or GED. * Experience working in a CAP accredited histology lab. * Skilled in use of histology equipment for tissue processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissues for pathologic diagnosis. * Good critical thinking and analytical skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems. ** *Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:* * Bachelor's degree in a Science field. * HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). * High volume, Clinical Histology Lab experience preferred. * QC for cutting and stain quality. * Experience using the Leica Peloris, Sakura Prisma, Agilent Artisan LinkPro, BOND III or other staining platforms. * Skilled in cutting frozen sections. * Use of LIS (AP Beaker preferred). **Job:** **Lab* **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic* **Title:** *Histology Tech - Per Diem - Varied - La Jolla* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY* **Requisition ID:** *242007080*