Histology Tech - Nights - La Jolla

Scripps Health

La Jolla, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Cardiovascular, Clinical Laboratory, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Histology, Laboratory, Medical Terminology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Control, Safety Standards, Staff Training, Storage Area Network (SAN), Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
POSTED
9 days ago

Job Description - Histology Tech - Nights - La Jolla (262003962)

Job Description

Histology Tech - Nights - La Jolla - 262003962

Description

This is a full time position with 8-hour night shifts (7pm-3:30am, Monday through Friday) at the histology lab on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Training will be during day shifts for first few weeks.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

The Scripps Health Histology Lab services all our Scripps Health locations. Located on the 4th floor of the Poole building, the lab features stunning views of La Jolla, state-of-the-art equipment and digital pathology workflows. We are looking for a Histotech experienced with embedding, cutting and staining.

The Histotech is responsible for the daily handling of samples submitted for histology processing. This includes:

  • Tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of H&E, special stain, IHC, CISH, or DIF stains.
  • Responsible for reagent and tissue control block and slide inventory.
  • Assists with other departmental duties as needed including training of new personnel.
  • Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians and customers to provide a positive outcome.
  • Performs all job duties in a timely manner while ensuring performance and safety standards are met.
  • Documents activities and results consistently, thoroughly, and legibly.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience working in a CAP accredited histology lab.
  • Skilled in use of histology equipment for tissue processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissues for pathologic diagnosis.
  • Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

  • Bachelor''s degree in a Science field.
  • HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP).
  • High volume, Clinical Histology Lab experience preferred.
  • QC for cutting and stain quality.
  • Experience using the Leica Peloris, Sakura Prisma, Agilent Artisan LinkPro, BOND III or other staining platforms.
  • Skilled in cutting frozen sections.
  • Use of LIS (AP Beaker preferred).

Job

: Lab

Primary Location

: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY

9535 WAPLES ST.

SAN DIEGO 92121

Organization

: Scripps Clinic

Job Posting

: Jul 8, 2026, 3:44:24 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 38.54 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 55.88

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers