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Histology Technician - Pathology - Per Diem 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC logoKeck Medicine of USC$38.70–$50.08/hrGlendale, CAPart timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting states $38.70–$50.08 an hour. Open histotechnologist jobs in California post a median of $50.96 an hour, the middle half $45.24–$65.43, across 17 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Histotechnologists employed in California earn a median of $36.54 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

The Histology Technologist is responsible for processing all tissues and fluids submitted to the Pathology service, preparing/staining tissue slides and assuring they are available in a timely manner for Pathologist review and interpretation.

Minimum Education

An AA or AS degree in a related field preferred, but not required.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge

One year experience in an Acute Care Facility setting and 3 years clinical training in an approved Histology Training Program. Prior experience to include: specialized stains, cutting, embedding, computer experience, quality control, QC evaluation, inventory control, preventative maintenance and quality improvement.

Required License/Certification

Valid Histology ASCP Certification preferred, but not required.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $38.70 - $50.08. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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About Keck Medicine of USC

Academic medical system of the University of Southern California with four hospitals and more than 100 (source: Keck Medicine of USC, About Keck Medicine of USC) clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties and Las Vegas. Source: Keck Medicine of USC, About Keck Medicine of USC

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