Histotechnician

Job Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

Why Join Contra Costa County Health Services?
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill a Histotechnician position(s) located in the Clinical Laboratory at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, CA. We have an immediate need to fill Histotechnician - Per Diem appointments.

CCRMC is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered health care services delivered in a beautiful state of the art facility.

Under supervision, the incumbent prepares tissue specimens for examination by dehydrating, blocking, cutting, staining, and mounting tissue specimens, as well as performing related duties as required.

Positions in this class are responsible for preparing tissue and cytology specimens for examination by a Pathologist or Cytotechnologist. These positions are distinguished from the Cytotechnologist classification in that they focus on the preparation of tissue specimens rather than performing cytological laboratory tests and analyses.

Technical work direction is provided by the Pathologist, while overall supervision is provided by the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A team player attitude
• The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Cleaning laboratory equipment
• Mounting tissues on microscopic slides
• Preparing tissues
• Staining cytological specimens
• Assisting with autopsies
  

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will work with experienced Pathologists
• You will be working with tissue specimens
• You will be working in a lab environment
  

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will have a heavy workload of tasks to accomplish
• You will be performing inventory and ordering supplies
• You will work with dangerous chemicals
  

Competencies Required:
Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
Design Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing
Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

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The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of an associate degree in a Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution; OR (A) completion of at least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that include either ( 1 ) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; OR ( 2 ) 24 semester hours of science courses that include: Six (6) semester hours of chemistry; Six (6) semester hours of biology; and Twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; OR (B) Have laboratory training that includes either of the following: ( 1 ) Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) the CAHEA(Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), or other organization approved by HHS (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services).

Experience: Six (6) months of full-time, or its equivalent, experience in a histology laboratory preparing and mounting pathological tissue specimens.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, candidates will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire, which will be used for the training and experience evaluation. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The questionnaire is designed to measure candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to this classification. (Weighted 100%).

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website .

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: Continuous