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Pathology - Surgical Histology
Per Diem
80482BR
Job Summary
Incumbents in this position are referred to as Hospital Lab Technicians. Under the general supervision of the Medical Directors, Site Managers and the section Supervisors, depending on rotation, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks in any Divisions in the Pathology Department. Receives, accessions and distributes tissue (histopathological), cytological and administrative cases answers telephones, completes a daily morgue report, sets up frozen section areas, retrieves samples from the PeriOp areas, stores and discards tissue samples. May prepare or “gross in” specified surgical specimens, which includes biopsies and larger specimens: examines the specimen grossly, weighs, measures, fixes, inks, cuts representative samples, cassettes and submits the specimens for histological processing, dictates clinical description for report transcription, contacts clinicians/surgeons regarding clinical information, and enters information into the Pathology computer system. Processes a variety of specimen types including biopsies and specified non-complex specimens. Performs frozen sectioning/staining for rapid diagnosis by the pathologist; assists with specimen photography; and other technical duties as needed. Must be able to work variable schedules and rotate at other sites as needed. Incumbent may also assist with autopsies and other Morgue duties, embed tissues and other duties in Histology, and perform tasks in the Cytology or Electron Microscopy Laboratories or Administrative areas. Other duties as assigned.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)
Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required Qualifications
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
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.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
008985 HOSP LAB TCHN 2 PD
Job Category
Allied Health, Clinical Labs
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee Class
Limited Appt
Percentage
20%
Appointment End Date
31-Aug-2025
Location
Mission Bay (SF)
Shift
Days, Variable
Shift Length
4 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday-Friday; Variable
Per Diem
80482BR
Job Summary
Incumbents in this position are referred to as Hospital Lab Technicians. Under the general supervision of the Medical Directors, Site Managers and the section Supervisors, depending on rotation, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks in any Divisions in the Pathology Department. Receives, accessions and distributes tissue (histopathological), cytological and administrative cases answers telephones, completes a daily morgue report, sets up frozen section areas, retrieves samples from the PeriOp areas, stores and discards tissue samples. May prepare or “gross in” specified surgical specimens, which includes biopsies and larger specimens: examines the specimen grossly, weighs, measures, fixes, inks, cuts representative samples, cassettes and submits the specimens for histological processing, dictates clinical description for report transcription, contacts clinicians/surgeons regarding clinical information, and enters information into the Pathology computer system. Processes a variety of specimen types including biopsies and specified non-complex specimens. Performs frozen sectioning/staining for rapid diagnosis by the pathologist; assists with specimen photography; and other technical duties as needed. Must be able to work variable schedules and rotate at other sites as needed. Incumbent may also assist with autopsies and other Morgue duties, embed tissues and other duties in Histology, and perform tasks in the Cytology or Electron Microscopy Laboratories or Administrative areas. Other duties as assigned.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)
Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, or two years of college and applicable pathology department experience, or five years’ experience working in a hospital pathology department.
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
- Knowledge of Windows applications.
- Ability to understand the complexities within a specialty department.
- Successful completion of APeX registration training within the first 6 months of hire.
- Excellent data entry, word processing, spelling, grammar, and editing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and perform well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in biological science with experience in hospital gross room setting.
- Completion of an approved clinical laboratory training program, or at least 3 months documented laboratory training in Surgical Pathology grossing.
- Previous work experience in Pathology department.
- Coursework in Biology/Anatomy.
- Previous experience working in Pathology or a medical laboratory environment.
- Working knowledge of APeX and/or CoPath systems.
- May be trained to gross in specimens in categories 1-3 if HLT III educational requirements are met and operational need exists. Consideration for reclassification after specimen competencies are met.
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
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.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
008985 HOSP LAB TCHN 2 PD
Job Category
Allied Health, Clinical Labs
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee Class
Limited Appt
Percentage
20%
Appointment End Date
31-Aug-2025
Location
Mission Bay (SF)
Shift
Days, Variable
Shift Length
4 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday-Friday; Variable