
Histo Tech - Lab - Copley - Variable Shifts - Per Diem
San Diego, CAPer Diem$38.8–56.06/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Histo Tech supports Sharp HealthCare’s laboratory services by performing anatomic pathology and histology lab work. The role includes analytical testing, pre-analytical procedures, equipment management, and quality assurance. The position is per diem with variable shifts and an eight-hour shift requirement; weekend work may be needed.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Facility: Copley Drive
City San Diego
Department
Job Status
Per Diem
Shift
Variable
FTE
0
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
Hours :
Shift Start Time:
Variable
Shift End Time:
Variable
AWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$38.800 - $50.070 - $56.060
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Provides the technical knowledge, expertise and judgment required to support the Sharp HealthCare (SHC) mission and scope of laboratory services.
Required Qualifications
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H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
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1 Year Full time equivalent experience in an anatomic pathology/histology lab
Essential Functions
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Analytical testing proceduresCompletes testing processes without error using written policies, procedures and other appropriate resources; identifies issues in policies or procedures.SHC corporate commitment to compliance training principles are correctly and appropriately utilized when performing assigned procedures as written.Performs new procedures and policies within acceptable training time intervals; meets department turnaround time goals.Documents activities and results consistently, thoroughly and legibly; proofreads and double checks own work to minimize errors to achieve zero defects and zero harm.Evaluates data for accuracy and verifies any questionable finding with thorough investigation and appropriate follow-through.Performs or assists with pre-analytical (patient reception, sample collection, processing) and analytical procedures and demonstrates assessment of testing factors with regard to patient age and population specific groups.
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Equipment managementUtilizes all equipment (including phone, copier, fax, etc.), instruments, products, and other tools per manufacturer's and training instructions and according to established procedures; facilitates issue resolution.Demonstrates competency and efficient use of all tool applications (IT, PC, other system/software) and equipment to produce the end product.Performs and validates required preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment/tools.Reports, documents and resolves or facilitates resolution of equipment/analyzers/tool/reagent issues and failures in a timely and efficient manner.Actively manages inventory expiration dates and demonstrates ability to evaluate consumables (reagent/supply) inventory to prevent shortages; alerts ordering personnel.Removes defective equipment from use, documents problem, and notifies appropriate personnel for repair; verifies equipment inspections are up-to-date. Follows through on problem resolution and validates equipment/analyzers performance post repair.
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Quality assuranceCommunicates clearly using tools Closed Loop and SBAR.Completes and assesses QC performance, proficiency testing, test validation/calibration/linearity with indicated corrective action and resolution as needed.Coordinates and completes processes to meet standards established to maintain quality testing, including collaboration and engagement in continuous improvement of processes.Has knowledge of and reviews quality assurance indicators and monitors and works with the laboratory team to meet/exceed the established thresholds.Completes and validates daily position tasks within expected timeframes to meet QA indicator goal expectations.Identifies errors and follows-through with investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership.Demonstrates process of self-discovery, including knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and views deficiencies as opportunities for growth; sets goals for self-improvement.Receives feedback well and provides thoughtful feedback to others.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
How this job compares
Set against the 1,865 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$38.8–56.06/hr
- California median$25–31/hr109 hourly ranges
- US median$22–26/hr927 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $47.43/hr, is 69% above the California median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the top quarter of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 154 open Laboratory Technician jobs in California and 1,865 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (791 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 996 of the 1,865 open Laboratory Technician jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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