**Overview** Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento **Dignity Health @ Mercy General Hospital** is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values. **Responsibilities** Processes embeds sections mounts and routinely stains surgical and autopsy tissue and performs special stains. With other Histology team members participates in the management of the Histology section. + Processes and embeds all surgical and autopsy tissues and proficiently sections paraffin-embedded tissues, yielding professional quality. No more than 1-2 re-cuts per month as a result of improper techniques. + Embeds a minimum of 55-65 blocks per hour and sections a minimum of 25-35 blocks per hour. + Stains and mounts surgical and autopsy slides, performing special stains and immunohistological chemical procedures (if implemented) as requested, with no more than 2-4 requests for restains per year. + Performs daily procedures and preventive maintenance on equipment including tissue processor, embedding center, stainer, and microtome knives, completing all tasks and documentation within established timeframes 95-99% of the time. + Trouble-shoots problems using all available resources and maintaining complete documentation. **We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:** + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance + Flexible spending accounts + Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft + Adoption Assistance + Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development + Retirement Programs + Wellness Programs **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** + This position requires 5 years experience in a histology laboratory that results in demonstrated proficiency in all phases of histologic technique. + This position also requires candidates to have knowledge of: skills in the preparation embedding cutting and staining of tissue specimens; anatomic pathology terminology and histology equipment; proper gross examination procedures. Special skills required for the position include the ability to: work as a team to meet the team goals and objectives; work effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require; maintain a high degree of accuracy; treat co-workers patients visitors and the public with dignity and respect; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital personnel and medical staff; maintain patient confidentiality; problem-solve effectively; work a flexible schedule and be willing to work additional hours if needed for the provision of quality patient care. + Candidates must be ASCP registered as a Histontechnologist. + CT histologic tech **Preferred Qualifications** + B.S. degree in Biological Sciences is preferred. **Pay Range** $46.93 - $52.12 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.