Histology Technician: Pathology

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Histology Technician prepares surgical specimen for microscopic examination by the Pathologist.
• Processes tissues which may include dehydration, embedding, cutting, staining, decalcification, and frozen section cryostat methods.
• This role assures specimen are prepared following all quality control (QC) policies and biohazard regulations.
• Performs procedures within established turn-around-times and maintains a clean, well-organized work area.
• Responds to out of range QC conditions.
• Documents and tracks specimens in the laboratory tracking system.
• Reports promptly all “near misses,” potential, and actual errors.
• Provides suggestions for error prevention and participates in continuous quality improvement process.
• Assists with ordering and storing supplies.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct.
• Supports the laboratory mission.
• Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.
• Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge may include the use of specialized instrumentation, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Baccalaureate Degree in medical technology or related science preferred.
• Knowledge of section specific test methodology and instrumentation is required. Previous experience as a Histology Tech preferred.

License Required

• N/A

License Preferred

• N/A

Certifications Required

• N/A

Certifications Preferred

• American Society for Clinical Pathology certification for Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL)

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.