OverviewCHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical CenterCHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924.
The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care.
With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S.
and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).Professional RequirementsDemonstrates the ability required to slice, stain and mount tissue specimens utilizing various reagents and instruments, ensuring adequate slide preparation for viewing by the pathologist.Position Summary:* Prepares tissue for processing.
• Prepares blocks and embeds tissue.
• Cuts sections to specifications.
• Stains tissue using routine stains.
• Mounts and labels tissue for pathologist’s evaluation.
• Performs special stains for various tissues.
• Orders, prepares and replenishes materials, supplies and reagents.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and quality control.
• Participates in the training of new employees.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of tissue lab.
• Maintains storage of slides, blocks and tissues.
• Demonstrates good attendance.
• Conforms to schedules and productivity standards regarding completion of work.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work setting with the changing/adjusting of schedule to complete workload.
• Answers telephones promptly and courteously, identifying his/her self and department.
• Actively contributes to team effort, assisting co-workers when need is observed, or on request.
• Responds promptly and correctly to all requests, problems and questions from those in need of help.
• Performs job tasks with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity.
• Communicates problems/concerns to Supervisor.
• Shares appropriate information with co-workers.
• Responds acceptably to priority specifications.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Uses computerized time clock correctly.
• Attends staff meetings and actively participates, reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQl) activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures for reporting and responding to facility emergencies such as fire, and disruption in utilities and hazardous materials spills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to access and use computer systems.
• Communicates with physicians, administrative staff, co-workers, and patients/families in a respectful and caring manner.
• Demonstrates a positive professional image; performs responsibilities in a professional manner; demonstrates flexibility in the provision of patient care/service; utilizes a collaborative approach with co-workers.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the work setting with changing assignments, varying staffing levels and patient care environments, and completes work on time.
• Consistently demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Assists department management in the resolution and evaluation of problem situations.
• Assumes other duties as required.QualificationsMinimum Education:* High School diplomaPreferred Education:* N/AMinimum Work Experience and Qualifications:* One year of experience in a hospital histology laboratory.* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.* Must be able to work in a union environment.Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:* N/ARequired Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:* ASCP certification as a Histology Technician is preferred* Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment).Disclaimer, Compliance and Service Language:DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required.
The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY: Consistently supports compliance and the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s policies and procedures.Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance to the Code of Conduct; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
All Directors, Managers and Supervisors are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments.SERVICE & QUALITY: In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.
Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our patients, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.WORKPLACE SAFETY: In addition to defined working conditions and physical requirements, employees are accountable for working safely; following established policies & procedures; utilizing all designated protective personal equipment (PPE) and/or safety equipment assigned for task; and reporting all injuries and hazards to their supervisor immediately.
Supervisors and Managers are accountable for ensuring the safety performance of employees; applying consistent practices in compliance with federal, state and local regulations; providing guidance to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.