HT1:
Under supervision by Senior-level technologists, Lead technologist and 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 and other technical duties as assigned, including coverage in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory. Rotates weekly between workstations within the lab. Work schedule is variable to include Weekends and holiday coverage as scheduled. Incumbent must be able to flex work hours as needed to meet Department operational needs and cover work rotations.
HT2:
Under supervision 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.
ResponsibilitiesHT 1 and 2:
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
5
YES
COMPUTER SYSTEM OPERATION, Laboratory Information System (LIS): Operate laboratory information system to enter and recall histology lab-related information. Use computer system for barcoding and tracking of case materials.5
YES
TISSUE PROCESSING: Operate tissue processors to prepare tissue for embedding and sectioning20
YES
EMBEDDING: Embed tissue in paraffin for sectiioning20
YES
PARAFFIN SECTIONING: Section paraffin-embedded tissue to prepare microscopic slides for staining10
YES
STAINING - ROUTINE & SPECIALS: Prepare staining solutions and stain tissue per standard operating procedures. Operate automated staining instruments. Assemble case slides and deliver to pathologists/residents.5
YES
COVERSLIPPING: Coverslip microscope slides with appropriate coverslips, manual or operate automated coverslipping instruments5
YES
IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY and in situ hybridization STAINING: Organize slides for IHC and ISH staining. Operate automated staining instruments. Assemble case slides and deliver to pathologists/residents.5
YES
FILING: File blocks and slides in a timely manner in appropriate filing areas.5
YES
QUALITY CONTROL: Work within the department QA system to provide feedback on quality issues. Assist with maintenance of control slides and control blocks10
YES
TEST INTRODUCTON AND VALIDATION: Participate in new test validation and introduction procedures following standard operating procedures.5
YES
LABORATORY ADMINISTRATION: As assigned maintains QC records for refrigerators, ovens and instruments.0
PERSONNEL / LEADERSHIP: Provide leadership and direction to laboratory staff
5
OPERATIONS: Oversight of laboratory operations
0%
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
HT1:
- 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
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
HT2:
- 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, in a high-volume hospital histology laboratory within the last five years, or completion of an associate degree from an accredited Histotechnology program
- Demonstrated high volume and high quality sectioning skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
Preferred Qualifications:
HT1:
- One to two years’ experience as a Histotechnologist.
- ASCP certification: HT or HTL licensed strongly preferred
- One to two years’ experience as a Histotechnologist
- ASCP certification: HT or HTL licensed strongly preferred
HT2:
- One to two years experience as a Histotechnologist
- ASCP certification: HTL licensed strongly preferred
About Us
Skills Required
- Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours with 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry, or completion of an accredited Histotechnology program
- One year of experience as a histotechnologist, preferably in a high-volume hospital histology laboratory within the last five years
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated high-volume and high-quality sectioning skills
- Ability to flex work hours and provide weekend/holiday coverage as scheduled
- Experience with ASCP certification (HT or HTL)
- One to two years' experience as a Histotechnologist
What We Do
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading health sciences university and medical center. Comprised of the university campus, UCSF Health, and affiliated hospitals, it is one of the largest employers in its region. UCSF is dedicated to its mission of advancing health worldwide through the integration of patient care, research, and education.
